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Better Sleep Leads to Better Brain Health

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Have you ever woken up feeling groggy and tired? That’s because sleep directly impacts our brain function. Getting 7 hours of good sleep each night is a key factor in preserving brain health, especially as we age. Sleep disruption can lead to fatigue, irritability, lack of focus, depression, and overall quality of life issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control, three in four adults in the U.S. have a sleep disorder. Among the most common is Obstructive Sleep Apnea […]

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Hear Better, Think Better: How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Brain Health

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  Did you know that a decline in your hearing affects more than just your ability to access sound? Hearing loss stands as a significant global concern, impacting approximately 466 million individuals worldwide. Projections expect this figure to soar to 630 million by 2030. When left untreated, hearing loss can lead to profound consequences such as social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline, as the brain’s auditory processing regions become underutilized. Practical Steps to Safeguard Your Hearing Here are some practical steps

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Unlocking the Power of Hearing: A Journey to Improved Brain Health

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This month, we’re celebrating not one, but two significant awareness campaigns close to our hearts: National Speech-Language-Hearing month and Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s no coincidence that these two vital causes align in May, as they are deeply interconnected in ways that may surprise you. Did you know that hearing loss affects 1 in 5 people? Beyond the obvious challenges of impaired hearing, research reveals a startling correlation between hearing loss and brain health. For many, the inability to hear

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Fluctuating Blood Pressure Negatively Impacts Alzheimer’s

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Republished from MedicalNewsToday.com Just as researchers look for factors that increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, they are also interested in finding out which factors may hasten the rate of cognitive decline in people who already have this condition. Fluctuating blood pressure could be one of them, a new study suggests. In 2018, a study published in the journal Neurology found that older individuals with high blood pressure were more likely to have toxic tangles of protein in their brains

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