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        "id": 1570926,
        "msgid": "hearing-loss-triggers-dementia-heres-the-latest-study-and-how-to-prevent-it-1772049249",
        "date": "2026-02-25 20:29:00",
        "title": "Hearing Loss Triggers Dementia: Here's the Latest Study & How to Prevent It!",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A new study published in JAMA reveals a significant link between hearing loss and dementia, with nearly a third of dementia cases in the elderly potentially triggered by undetected or untreated hearing problems. The research, which followed nearly 3,000 elderly adults over eight years, highlights the importance of maintaining good hearing health as a long-term investment in preventing cognitive decline.",
        "content": "<p>A comprehensive study published in the prestigious medical journal\nJAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) in early 2026 reveals\na crucial link between sensory function and mental health. The research\nfound that nearly a third, or about 32%, of dementia cases in the\nelderly are likely triggered by undetected or untreated hearing loss.\nThis study followed nearly 3,000 elderly adults over a period of eight\nyears. The results reinforce the medical consensus that maintaining good\nhearing health is a long-term investment in preventing cognitive decline\nin old age. According to Rebecca Sieruga, an audiologist at Beltone\nHearing, the relationship between the ears and the brain is both\nbiological and psychological. Here are the two main reasons: When\nhearing ability declines, the brain is forced to work many times harder\nto process imperfect sound information. \u201cThis process consumes a very\nlarge amount of the brain\u2019s energy resources, which should be used for\nother cognitive functions such as storing memories and concentration,\u201d\nsaid Sieruga. Hearing loss often makes a person feel embarrassed or\nfrustrated in crowds. As a result, they tend to withdraw from social\nactivities. Lack of external stimulation and social interaction is one\nof the main triggers for accelerating dementia. Important Statistics:\nAccording to data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more\nthan 6 million people in the United States live with dementia. It is\nestimated that 42% of people aged 55 and over are at risk of developing\nthis condition during their lifetime. Because the process occurs\ngradually, many people do not realize that their hearing is starting to\ndecline. Here are some signs to watch out for: The good news is that the\nrisk of dementia due to hearing loss can be significantly reduced. NIH\ndata shows that the use of hearing aids in the elderly can slow the rate\nof cognitive decline by almost 50%. In addition to medical examinations,\na healthy lifestyle remains important. Avoid exposure to loud noises for\nlong periods, use ear protection in noisy work environments, and\nmaintain adequate nutrition and sleep patterns to support overall brain\nnerve health. Addressing hearing loss early on is not just about\nrestoring hearing ability, but is a strategic step to maintain quality\nof life and intelligence in old age. (Z-10) The latest research on\n125,000 women reveals that menopause triggers a decrease in brain\nvolume. Dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s is often thought to only affect the\nelderly. In fact, dementia is a disorder of brain function that is not\nnormal and can affect anyone. Lack of physical activity is cited as one\nof the risk factors that can increase the likelihood of a person\ndeveloping dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s at a young age. A healthy diet can\nhelp prevent the risk of dementia. Berries, green vegetables, fatty\nfish, nuts, and olive oil are effective in protecting brain function.\nThe latest study reveals the secret to preventing Alzheimer\u2019s. Mental\nactivity from youth to old age has been shown to delay the onset of\ndementia symptoms by up to seven years. New research shows that\nexercise, a healthy diet, and social interaction can slow the risk of\nAlzheimer\u2019s. A study in Nature Communications revealed that the Covid-19\npandemic accelerated brain aging by an average of 5.5 months, even\nwithout infection. Who is most affected? Dementia is a general term for\na collection of symptoms of cognitive decline, while Alzheimer\u2019s is one\ntype of dementia. The latest research has found that keeping a dog or\ncat can be a protective factor that slows down the decline in brain\nfunction. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found more than 200 types of\nproteins in the brains of old mice that experienced cognitive\ndecline.<\/p>",
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