
Could Healthy Diet Reduce Hearing Loss Risk in Women?
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 Cur

A Silent Link: Hearing Health and Mental Health
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 speaki