How do over-the-counter hearing aids work? First, some background information about over-the-counter hearing aids. In 2017, Congress passed the Over-the-Counter-Hearing Aid Act, which directed the FDA ...

In older adults, even mild impairment can affect the brain. But there are simple ways to reduce the harm. By Dana G. Smith Adults over age 65 who experience vision loss have a nearly 50 percent ...

For older adults and their loved ones concerned about cognitive health, there are common markers that can be worrisome: forgetting details, losing track of dates, and bills going unpaid. These can be ...

During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of wellness to make it accessible to any reader. She was also passionate about exploring the intersections of health, history and ...

Putting aside their exorbitant cost, the trouble with prescription hearing aids is the prescription. Find a doctor. Get an appointment. Sit in a waiting room. Suffer through an hour of testing before ...

Age played a part in the decrease in vision testing in adolescents, along with fewer reported tests in primary and school-based settings. The decrease in vision testing as a function of age in primary ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Many of us don’t see an audiologist nearly often enough, so having a quick test right on the iPhone is a valuable ...

Apple's hearing test, built right into the AirPods Pro 2, is a quick and easy way to understand your hearing health. Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals.