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Speech pattern shifts may signal early dementia
A recent study has found that changes in voice, such as voice box disorders or variations in voice strength, could serve as early indicators of potential future dementia or cognitive decline, especially when combined with hearing loss. The results indicated that individuals experiencing voice changes without hearing loss face a 58% increased risk of developing dementia, while the risk rises to 104% when both voice changes and hearing loss are present. It is believed that this relationship may be linked to reduced social interaction and mental activity, as voice disorders can lead to decreased participation in social activities, which in turn affects brain health. However, voice changes do not necessarily mean that a person will develop dementia, but treating voice disorders may help in maintaining brain health.
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