Month: February 2022

Speech Perception and Dichotic Listening Are Associated With Hearing Thresholds and Cognition, Respectively, in Unaided Presbycusis

Presbycusis or age-related hearing loss is a prevalent condition in the elderly population, which affects oral communication, especially in background noise, and has been associated with social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline. However, the mechanisms that relate hearing loss with cognition are complex and still elusive. Importantly, recent studies show that the use of hearing […]

Published on February 24, 2022

Walkable neighborhoods can reduce prevalence of obesity, diabetes

People who live in walkable neighborhoods with access to parks and other outdoor activities are more active and less likely to have diabetes or obesity, according to a new article. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where […]

Published on February 24, 2022

New Survey Reveals 6 in 10 People Can’t Cope Without a Cell Phone

A poll of 2,000 smartphone users found that six in 10 people “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their mobile phone for more than a day. Only three in 10 say that they never leave home without their phone, but when they do bring it, most people fully rely on their… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on February 24, 2022