Tag: hearing health
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Hearing Loss Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know
Overview Hearing health is a growing concern for adults with type 2 diabetes. A review published in the November issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery highlights that individuals with type 2 diabetes have a noticeably higher risk of developing hearing loss compared with people without diabetes. While the exact mechanisms remain under study, the finding…
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UK Troops Treated for Hearing Problems During Final Ajax Armoured Vehicle Tests
Overview of the Ajax Vehicle Program The British Army’s Ajax armoured vehicle program, designed to modernise land forces, has faced years of delays and scrutiny over safety concerns. In its latest phase of final testing, soldiers who were operating or evaluating the prototype variants experienced hearing problems that required medical attention. The incident underscores ongoing…
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Your health doesn’t stop at one check-up: Protecting your hearing for a sharper brain
Why hearing health deserves year‑round attention We all know the importance of regular health checks—breast screens, blood tests, and routine exams. But good health isn’t a once‑a‑year event. It’s a habit built on noticing changes, seeking guidance, and taking proactive steps across every part of the body. One area that often gets overlooked is our…
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Hear Clearly, Stay Connected: The Everyday Importance of Hearing Health
Your Health Isn’t Just One Check-up We’re encouraged to schedule annual health checks, but true wellness isn’t a single appointment. Hearing health deserves its own attention, because changes in how we hear can ripple through everyday life, memory, and social connection. A simple hearing assessment isn’t just about how well you hear now—it’s about safeguarding…
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Young Ears Under Sonic Pressure: A Close Look at Teens’ Hearing Health
Hidden Costs of Everyday Listening The bond between today’s youth and music is intimate, almost inseparable. From morning alarms to late-night listening, headphones accompany students through school, study sessions, and leisure. A new study led by Iris Elmazoska at Örebro University takes a direct look at this habit, measuring the actual sound levels teens are…
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Youth Ears Under Sound Pressure: The Hidden Cost of Loud Music
Directly Measuring How Teens Listen The relationship between young people and music has grown nearly inseparable, with headphones clamped from dawn until night. A study led by Iris Elmazoska at the University of Örebro brings a new approach to this reality: instead of relying on self-reported habits, researchers directly measured actual sound exposure. Involving 53…
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Young Ears Under Sound Pressure: The Hidden Health Toll of Loud Music
Introduction: A close relationship with music—and its unseen costs The relationship many young people have with music has become deeply personal—almost a daily extension of themselves. They use headphones from morning to night, at school, in their rooms, and even as they drift to sleep. While this intense use helps regulate mood and emotions, it…