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Diabetes can affect more than blood sugar. It’s also linked with a higher risk of hearing loss, making hearing health an important part of healthy aging.

People With Type 2 Diabetes Up to Four Times More Likely to Have Hearing Loss, New Study Finds | Hearing Health & Technology Matters A growing body of evidence suggests that hearing loss may be a significant yet under-recognized complication of type 2 diabetes. A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery found that people with type 2 diabetes are up to four times more likely to expe...

Hearing may play a bigger role in healthy aging than you realize. Hearing loss has been linked with a greater risk of falls.

Hearing loss raises fall odds by 51 percent, research shows A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that increased risk of falls is associated with a hearing loss and may be a potentially modifiable risk factor.

Staying active can support healthy aging in more ways than one. New research found a link between better physical function and better hearing.

Staying Physically Active May Benefit Hearing Health as We Age, Study Finds | Hearing Health & Technology Matters COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Older adults who maintain higher levels of physical function may also be more likely to retain better hearing, according to a new study from researchers at the University of South Carolina and collaborating institutions. Published in Scientific Reports, the study examine...

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This Healthy Aging Month, take a closer look at how hearing can affect activity, communication and independence as we age.

Ever feel like getting through the workday takes more listening effort than it used to? Reach out to our team to talk about what you have been noticing.

A noisy room can make even a simple conversation harder than it needs to be. A few small changes at home, school or work can make listening feel a whole lot easier.

How to Make Listening Easier at Home There are changes you can make in your home make listening easier. Get our tips for creating an LSL-friendly home.

Most of us reach for our earbuds without thinking twice. A few small changes to how you listen can help protect your hearing while you keep enjoying your favorite music, videos and podcasts. https://n.pr/4yXROVQ

Hearing aid care does not have to be complicated. Start with the ABCs and give your devices a little daily attention.

Back-to-school season can make communication challenges more noticeable for children with hearing loss. Learn why awareness matters in the classroom and beyond.

WHO highlights the importance of addressing childhood hearing loss On World Hearing Day, under the theme From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children, WHO is urging governments, civil society, and partners across the health and education sectors to take urgent action to protect children’s hearing. Key actions include:promoting good ear and hearin...