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Newsbites: hearing loss; weekend warriors; weight loss supplement warning; low dose aspirin

Oct 26, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Treating Hearing Loss May Reduce Cognitive Decline in At Risk Older Adults In a randomized controlled trial, researchers assigned 490 adults aged 70 to 84 years to receive hearing aids and counselling on living with hearing loss. Another 487 received health education on chronic disease prevention. After three years, cognitive … Read More

Yearly Screening Is the Best Way To Identify Early Hearing Loss

Oct 26, 2023 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If you frequently ask people to repeat what they say, or if you have difficulty hearing and understanding speech in noisy environments, you may be experiencing age-related hearing loss. If you’re increasingly frustrated by challenges like these, you’re not alone: One in three people older than age 60 has hearing … Read More

Newsbriefs: Cognitive decline and driving; activity and quality of life; stroke care worse for women; risk of vision impairment

Oct 26, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Cognitive Decline and Driving Many older adults with cognitive impairment continue to drive despite concerns raised by caregivers, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan Medical School. The study (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 29) included 635 adults, ages 65 and older, who had cognitive … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

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

Hearing Loss Reversed in Mice New research from King’s College London has successfully reversed hearing loss in mice. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a genetic approach to fix deafness in mice with a defective Spns2 gene, restoring their hearing abilities in low and … Read More

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

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