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Can hearing aids fully restore hearing?

While hearing aids significantly improve hearing by amplifying sounds, they don't fully restore it to normal. They help your brain process sounds more effectively, reducing the extra effort mentioned in the story. Think of them as powerful assistants, making sounds clearer and more accessible, which in turn can help slow cognitive decline.

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Correcting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half

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