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What are the effects of aging on auditory cortical function?

Approximately 20% of adults over 65 have age-related hearing loss (ARHL), and this prevalence can increase to 65% in those over 85. Beyond peripheral hearing loss, understanding **what are the effects of aging on auditory cortical function** is crucial, as the central auditory nervous system also undergoes significant, age-related changes that compromise hearing, especially in challenging listening situations.

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Why am I becoming more sensitive to noise as I get older?

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately one in three Americans aged 65 to 74 has some degree of hearing loss. This can be a key factor behind the common phenomenon of **why am I becoming more sensitive to noise as I get older?**

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Why do dementia patients hear music? Unraveling the musical ear syndrome

An estimated 12% of people with dementia experience auditory hallucinations, with a notable subset reporting hearing music. The phenomenon of musical auditory hallucinations in dementia, while unsettling for caregivers, is a complex neurological symptom with specific causes that are important to understand.

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