For Better Brain Health, Preserve Your Hearing

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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ChicagoGranny
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For Better Brain Health, Preserve Your Hearing

Post by ChicagoGranny » Mon Dec 30, 2019 3:03 pm

For Better Brain Health, Preserve Your Hearing
Hearing loss is the largest modifiable risk* factor for developing dementia, exceeding that of smoking, high blood pressure, lack of exercise and social isolation.

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A large study has documented that even among people with so-called normal hearing, those with only slightly poorer hearing than perfect can experience cognitive deficits.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/well ... eimers.htm
*Where is untreated sleep apnea on the list? Despite the researchers' work, I'm still betting untreated sleep apnea is #1.

What do you think? Huh?

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FifthAvenue
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Re: For Better Brain Health, Preserve Your Hearing

Post by FifthAvenue » Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:34 pm

Untreated sleep apnea is the primary cause of global warming, terrorism, racism, dysfunctional government and the Chicago Bears terrible season. :lol:

Seriously - I agree that it contributes to many serious health issues.