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Sumiko at 61: Hearing loss is linked to dementia risk. Here’s why you should not ignore it
The ear is more delicate than you think. Once the hair cells inside are damaged, they don’t regenerate.
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Beyond communication, hearing loss also affects overall brain health.
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And just like that, my house became quieter.
Last week, my mother was fitted with a pair of hearing aids.
