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Significant social and psychological barriers to accessing hearing care interventions have been identified in a new study. It highlights a lack of awareness of the long term implications of not addressing hearing loss, and the role of pharmacies in supporting hearing loss treatment. Hearing health firm TympaHealth surveyed around 1000 adults from 18 to 65 [...]
By Uladzimir Seuruk, founder and CEO of health and wellness firm Cata-Kor. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can often be easy to let stress get the best of us. But most people don’t know that chronic stress can also take time off their lives or, at the very least, make [...]
A new project funded by the EU is aiming to uncover the links between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Around one third of people living with CVD also have MCI, yet MCI is undiagnosed in an estimated 50-80% of these cases. The association between the two conditions extends beyond merely sharing well-established [...]
A team of UK researchers has developed a new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems. The free screening tool could make it easier for health professionals to identify difficulties in patients after a stroke and meet the need for an assessment that is quick and simple to administer. The new test, [...]
Physical activity may help colon cancer survivors achieve long-term survival rates similar to those of people in the general population, a new study shows. Individuals with colon cancer face higher rates of premature mortality than people in the general population with matched characteristics such as age and sex. To assess whether exercise might reduce this [...]
We round up the big ageing research news from the past week Researchers uncover surprising link to stroke risk Divorce can take a toll on children’s mental health, but new research reports that its effects may last far longer than expected, potentially increasing the risk of serious health issues decades later. According to findings, Americans [...]
By Lily Vittayarukskul, co-founder and CEO, Waterlily. As lifespans extend and healthcare needs evolve, long-term care (LTC) planning stands as one of the final frontiers in retirement strategy. It continues to challenge retirement planning for both families and financial advisors and outdated tools fall short in preparing families for what's ahead. Traditional methods have never [...]
A simple scoring system could revolutionise how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients most likely to benefit from preventive medications, according to a new study. The breakthrough test, called the TRIPLE Score, measures specific proteins on blood platelets along with the patient's age to help doctors make more informed decisions about prescribing [...]
A new study has revealed why some people who consume a few glasses of alcohol a day develop advanced liver disease while others who drink the same amount do not. The research found that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood pressure or a high waist circumference are as much as 2.4 times more likely [...]
Tech firm GN has launched what is believed to be the world’s smallest AI-powered hearing aid. The ReSound Vivia uses AI to model the brain's natural sound processing capability to create voice clarity in “complex listening environments”. It is also designed to respond to the direction a person is looking, helping the AI to enhance [...]
