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Your Brain On... Hearing Loss
Your Brain On
Hearing Aids: A Shield Against Cognitive Decline
Untreated hearing loss significantly exacerbates cognitive decline as it hampers the brain's ability to process sensory information, leading to increased stress and social withdrawal. Studies indicate a strong correlation between untreated hearing loss and declines in executive function, memory, and spatial abilities over time. The research reveals that individuals who use hearing aids after self-reporting hearing loss maintain cognitive function levels comparable to those with no hearing impairment. In contrast, those with untreated hearing loss experience deteriorations in language, comprehension, anxiety, and depression over extended periods. Therefore, hearing aids serve not only as a means of improving auditory reception but also as a crucial intervention for mitigating cognitive decline.
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