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Take Steps to Limit Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Sep 25, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

It’s not unusual to experience vision changes as you age, but some changes are normal while others signal the presence of an eye disease. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of vision loss for Americans over age 50, is an example of the latter. AMD occurs when … Read More

Diminished Sense of Smell Linked with Depression

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report a link between decreased sense of smell and risk of developing late-life depression. Their findings, published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, do not demonstrate that loss of smell causes depression, but suggest that it may serve as … Read More

Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has quite a following! It’s boosted pumpkin’s pizazz beyond pies and lattes to hummus, pasta, and even facial scrubs. The most popular winter squash—pumpkin and pumpkin seeds—has … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Hearing loss and hearing aids; Vitamin terms simplified

Aug 25, 2023 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

When I’m out with friends in a noisy restaurant it’s practically impossible for me to follow the conversation. I’ve been hesitant to have my hearing tested because I’m afraid I’ll have to wear a hearing aid. What should I do? Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in … Read More

Are Your Eyes Constantly Dry?

Aug 25, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If your eyes constantly feel dry, itchy, and gritty and your vision is blurred, it’s possible you have what has been termed dry eye disease. Sumayya Ahmad, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Mount Sinai, says the problem is common in older adults. “There are a lot of studies suggesting … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Raspy Voice

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: My mother’s voice became raspy and thin as she got older. Is there anything I can do to avoid that? A: Vocal cords can become thinner and lose muscular strength and elasticity through time. This can cause the vocal cords to vibrate differently, which changes the sound of the … Read More

Don’t Let Low Vision Stop You from Living a Full Life

Jun 26, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If you have low vision, you have a visual impairment that cannot be restored with corrective devices (such as glasses or contact lenses), medical therapy, or surgical treatment. Low vision is a very common condition: It affects about 18 percent of adults over age 45 and about 25 percent of … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia Hearing loss is a critical public health issue affecting two-thirds of Americans over age 70. A recent study found that older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia, but the likelihood of dementia was lower among hearing aid users … Read More

Eye Exams Can Reveal Serious Medical Conditions

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

When ophthalmologists perform routine eye exams, they assess vision and eye health, but they may detect other early-stage diseases, too. That’s because the state of the blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue in our eyes can be reflective of our health beyond the eyes. “Along with being able to detect … Read More

Frontline: Lower odds of osteoarthritis; hearing aids and dementia risk; Parkinson’s disease symptoms

May 25, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Diabetes Drug Linked with Lower Odds of Osteoarthritis Metformin may help reduce the odds of developing osteoarthritis (OA) in people who have type 2 diabetes, according to research published March 20, 2023, in JAMA Network Open. In the study of more than 40,000 adults who had type 2 diabetes, about … Read More

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