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Significant link between dementia and hearing loss

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QANTAS CENTENARY LAUNCH Qantas Sydney Jet Base in Sydney, Friday, November 15, 2019. (AAP Image/Peter Rae) Source: AAP

New research is showing there's a significant link between dementia and hearing loss, and even mild hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline. Experts say this avoidable risk can be reduced by early detection and treatment.



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