How Hearing Loss Affects Your Brain Function

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February 6, 2013

Almost two-thirds of adults over the age of 70 suffer from significant hearing loss. A new study from Johns Hopkins found that hearing loss can lead to decline in how well your brain functions.

Sheilah talks with Frank Lin, the lead researcher on the study, and an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins.

You can find out more about Lin's research here.