Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly

People who use hearing aids to restore hearing have a 24% lower risk of death, compared to people who don

Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. have hearing loss, but most don’t use hearing aids. This increases the risk of social isolation, physical and cognitive decline and may lead to premature death.

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