Study Connects Hearing Loss With a Decrease in Exersice

A new study published in the American Medical Association’s JAMA Network Open sheds light on the impact of hearing loss on physical activity in older adults. The study used data analysis to examine data collected in 2003 and 2004 by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) on 60-69-year-old US adults. After reviewing the data from 291 participants, researchers found that adults with any hearing loss (mild or severe) spent less time exercising. Researchers suggested several conditions linked to hearing loss that could explain this connection, including social isolation, depression, cognitive overloading, and fall risk.

While this study did not have a large or diverse sample size, it provides helpful information to inspire future research. It is also a reminder that hearing loss can negatively impact one’s day-to-day and overall well-being over time and shows the importance of hearing loss management and treatment. See the full article on JAMA Network Open’s site.

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