The Union Democrat

Mayo Clinic Q and A: You can’t remember what you can’t hear: The hearing loss, brain-health link

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard there might be a link between hearing loss and brain health. Can you explain how it could affect my cognitive function and what I can do to reduce the risks? ANSWER: ...
The Union Democrat

Mayo Clinic Q and A: So your kids were gifted noisy toys: Now what?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My teenager received new headphones for Christmas while my preteen asked for a drum set. It's been a bit noisy around here. How can I protect their developing hearing? ANSWER: ...
Health Beet on MSN

10 Signs Your Memory Loss Might Not Be Normal

Worried that forgetfulness is becoming something more? While occasional lapses are part of normal aging, certain patterns ...
The New York Times

How to Spot Hearing Loss as You Age

It’s critical to recognize the signs, experts say. By Jancee Dunn Hearing loss can sneak up on us — so gradually that many of us don’t notice the change. You might think: Wow, was that restaurant ...