Dementia risk could be reduced by tackling hearing loss
Dementia is the condition Brits are most worried about developing – but three in four have no idea the onset can be caused by hearing loss. A recent study claimed …
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Nearly half of Brits have used at least one misheard saying
The most commonly misheard sayings include ‘scapegoat’, ‘damp squib’ and being on ‘tenterhooks’. A poll, of 2,000 adults, found ‘wriggle room’ is frequently used after mishearing it, while others have …
Fatboy Slim’s son warns music fans of mistake that damaged his hearing
Woody Cook’s childhood was filled with music, often at a very loud volume. As the son of radio presenter Zoe Ball and Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, he inherited his …
Test your hearing in seconds and see if you need to take action
Should you have any worries about your hearing, it’s advisable to consult with an audiologist for a professional assessment. The human ear typically has a hearing range from 500 Hz …
I’ve Come To Accept Almost Everything About My Disability. But There’s One Part I Just Can’t Get Over.
Recently, my cousin got me a ticket to a comedy show entirely in Spanish. At the Hollywood Improv, Venezuelan-born comedian Angelo Colina and Netflix organized for five stand-ups to perform …
Millions more hit by hearing loss than previously thought, new data shows
One in three UK adults – or 18 million people – are affected by hearing loss, according to new estimates. The figure is six million higher than was previously calculated …
How Hearing Aids Improved My Mental Health
“I can actually see the shapes of the leaves on the trees!” I exclaimed to my doctor while gazing out the window. I was 12 years old and just got …
Simple 30 second online test could help determine early signs of hearing loss
The test, created by hearing health platform eargym, is based on an academic study and measures how well users’ ears pick up high-pitched sounds. As we get older, we increasingly …
Rick Astley reveals he is using hearing aids after years of performing at gigs | Music | Entertainment
Rick Astley has revealed he is using hearing aids after being exposed to years of loud sounds while playing drums as a child and performing at gigs. The 1980s superstar …