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Correcting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half

Correcting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half

A doctor specialising in ageing says fixing hearing loss is the best modifiable thing to do to prevent dementia. Dr Steph shared information on TikTok, indicating that wearing hearing aids might slow cognitive decline by 48% over a three-year period. Untreated hearing loss makes the brain work harder and is also linked to social isolation.

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