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Maintain Hearing and Vision to Keep Your Brain Limber and Engaged

Dec 18, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

As we grow older, keeping our minds sharp becomes essential, and one of the most effective ways to do that is by addressing factors that increase the risk of cognitive decline. Studies show a strong link between age-related vision and hearing loss and a heightened risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s … Read More

Use Your Eyes, Ears to Keep Your Mind Sharp

Dec 18, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

As women age, we often worry about the possibility of cognitive decline, and with good reason. Conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can drastically impact quality of life. Fortunately, there are ways to protect and enhance cognitive function, such as maintaining vision and hearing. Your brain relies heavily on information … Read More

Boosting Immunity

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: How can I naturally boost my immune system to guard against colds and flu? A: A few simple lifestyle adjustments can strengthen your defenses and improve your overall health. Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins provides essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin … Read More

Sensory Impairments Impact Mental Well-Being

Nov 25, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

You probably know that you will experience physical changes as you get older. However, most people also notice that their senses dull with age. These changes can be inconvenient, but a recent study from the University of Chicago Medicine (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September) suggests that they also … Read More

Sound Advice

Aug 26, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If you have difficulty hearing, you’re in good company. About one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, according to the National Institutes of Health. Nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. If you’re like most people, you’ve experienced difficulty with … Read More

Cataract surgery

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: My eye doctor recommended I get cataract surgery, but I’m nervous. Is it safe? A: It’s natural to feel a little apprehensive, but know that cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures, and the success rate is very high. The benefits include improved night vision and … Read More

Early Glaucoma Detection Is the Key to Sight-Saving Treatment

Jun 26, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it progresses slowly and painlessly, often without noticeable symptoms. It causes damage to the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. As glaucoma progresses, this damage leads to vision loss … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: What Causes Hives?; Diminished Sense of Smell

May 23, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Several weeks ago I broke out in hives. What exactly are hives, and what causes them? Hives are an outbreak of red bumps, patches, or welts on the skin that appear suddenly. They usually itch and sometimes can sting or burn. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the … Read More

Frontline: Heart disease; blindness and gut bacteria; Kundalini yoga

Apr 24, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may raise the risk of heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, in February. Scientists were looking for common markers that might reveal new risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and they … Read More

Don’t Lose Your Vision to Glaucoma

Apr 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, just behind cataracts. It’s an insidiously subtle disease. Unless you have regular comprehensive eye exams, you may not even realize you’ve lost some peripheral vision, which is a key indicator of glaucoma. And once that vision is lost, you … Read More

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