"Link Between Hearing Aid Use and Extended Lifespan Revealed in New Study"
A study by the Keck School of Medicine at USC found that regular use of hearing aids is associated with a 24% lower risk of mortality among individuals with hearing loss. The study, which followed nearly 10,000 patients over a 10-year period, revealed that even after adjusting for factors like age and medical history, the mortality risk remained significantly lower for regular hearing aid users. The findings suggest a potential protective role of hearing aid use against mortality and highlight the importance of addressing hearing loss to improve overall health outcomes and quality of life, potentially leading to a longer lifespan.