Study links hearing loss and childhood lead exposure to higher dementia risks in Generation X.

Dr. Anelyssa D’Abreu, a neurology professor at the University of Virginia, links hearing loss with an increased risk of dementia. A study indicates that Generation X faces higher dementia risk due to childhood exposure to leaded gasoline. While no cure exists, treating hearing loss with hearing aids and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, managing weight, and staying socially active, may help prevent cognitive decline.

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