Could a healthy diet lower the risk of hearing loss in women? Well, according to a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital - a Harvard College affiliate - a healthy diet could reduce the risk of hearing loss in women by 30 percent. In the study, the eating habits of nearly 71,000 nurses over a period of 22 years were analyzed The study, which was conducted over a period of 22 years, looked at the eating habits of nearly 71,000 nurses. Epidemiologist at BWH, Dr. Sharon Curhan says her team found that it was not just one specific diet throughout the years that made a difference, rather a pattern of overall healthy eating. "Vegetables and fruits, nuts and legumes, and whole grains and healt
Did you know that your hearing health is linked to your overall mental health? It's true. A study published in April 2014 reports that 11.4% of adults with hearing impairment are suffering with moderate to severe depression - this is far higher than the 5.9% reported for those with typically healthy hearing. Those with hearing loss have reported feeling uncomfortable in group settings; they are fearful of entering conversations at the wrong times, talking off-topic, or speaking louder than those around them because of their trouble hearing. Studies have shown that when a person cannot hear properly, they are more prone to social isolation and depression. Not only is depression and social iso
