A new study connects hearing loss to an increased risk of developing heart failure. The psychological distress that can accompany hearing impairment is thought to be a key contributor, according to ...

Poor hearing is associated with an increased risk for incident heart failure, which is partially mediated by psychological distress, according to a study published online April 8 in Heart. Yu Huang, ...

Hearing loss is linked to a heightened risk of developing heart failure, with the psychological distress caused by the impairment taking a key role in the observed association, finds a large long-term ...

16.9 percent of the association was mediated by psychological distress; 3.0 and 3.1 percent mediated by social isolation, neuroticism. (HealthDay News) — Poor hearing is associated with an increased ...