New research finds that cochlear implants in older people not only help with hearing loss but may also improve thinking, mood and -- most significantly -- memory. In a study published March 12, French researcher Isabelle Mosnier, of Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris examined the effect of cochlear implants on elderly patients, ages 65 to 85, with profound hearing loss. … Continue reading Surprising Bonus of Cochlear Implants in Elderly
Month: March 2015
Good Friends Make for Better Health
Friendships and social connections are a key factor in living a longer, healthy life. This was demonstrated in“The Longevity Project,’’ a book-length report on an 80-year study of 1,528 individuals that began with Stanford University psychologist Lewis Terman in 1921 and was completed by the psychology professors Howard Friedman and Leslie Martin. In a 2011 interview, I … Continue reading Good Friends Make for Better Health
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Your Gym May Be Bad for Your Hearing
But that's not a reason to quit. Some suggestions for keeping your whole body -- including your ears -- healthy. What’s good for your body is not necessarily good for your ears. Loud music is an integral part of many workout activities — spin classes are a prime example. A recent article in the New York Times found that … Continue reading Your Gym May Be Bad for Your Hearing
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Are We Treating Depression When We Should Be Treating Hearing Loss?
Could we be prescribing antidepressants to those who really need a hearing test? A large-scale study published last April based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2010 found a significant correlation between hearing loss and depression, confirming some smaller studies and also anecdotal evidence. What was most interesting was that the link was … Continue reading Are We Treating Depression When We Should Be Treating Hearing Loss?
Katherine Bouton: Smart Hearing 