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 …
What is Rare Sensory Hearing Loss Veteran Singer Alka Yagnik is Diagnosed With? All You Need to Know
Home Health What is Rare Sensory Hearing Loss Veteran Singer Alka Yagnik is Diagnosed With? All You Need to Know Alka Yagnik revealed on social media that she has been …
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 …
Be Aware! These 5 Loud Noises Can Trigger Hearing Loss
Home Lifestyle Be Aware! These 5 Loud Noises Can Trigger Hearing Loss Protecting our hearing is essential, and being aware of the noises that can harm is important. Here are …
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 …
One in five over-60s are worried – about the closure of high-street stores, study finds
One in five over-60s are worried about the closure of high-street stores, research has found. The study of 1,000 adults, aged over 60, found eight in ten feel it’s vital …
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 …