Simple brain-protection habits that can matter for years

AARP highlights practical steps linked to long-term brain health, while CDC and heart experts say hearing, sleep and vascular risk factors all matter for cognitive aging.
Wounded Soldiers Raise Questions About Blast Care and Hearing Loss

After a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, wounded U.S. soldiers say their care was delayed and fragmented. Hearing loss is one reason timely follow-up matters.
Hearing Loss After 45: How to Tell the Difference and What May Help

Hearing problems are not one-size-fits-all. Adults over 45 can benefit from knowing when hearing loss may be caused by wax, noise, aging, or a medical emergency.