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Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
HEALTH ALERT: You Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia By 61% By Doing ThisBut You Have To Start Before AGE 70
Dementia diagnoses are on the rise nationwide, with the number of Americans affected by the memory-robbing disease expected to double by 2060. The disease increases the risk of a range of physical and mental health issues, including infections, falls, cardiovascular problems, malnutrition and depression. Untreated hearing loss is one of the strongest risk factors for dementia. The good news: using hearing aids can help protect your brain health particularly if you take the step sooner than later.
Researchers looked at 2,953 adults who were 60 or older and, at the start, dementia free. Over 20 years, they all took hearing tests and were evaluated for dementia. About 20% -583 people did develop the neurodegenerative condition. But the biggest brain boost was seen in people who started wearing hearing aids in their 60s. They had a whopping 61% lower risk of dementia compared with those with hearing loss who NEVER used hearing aids. People in the 60s with normal hearing had a 29% lower risk than those with untreated hearing loss.
“Managing hearing loss during midlife- improving hearing with the use of a hearing aid - could help protect the brain and reduce risk of dementia, “Dr.
Sudha Seshadi, a behavioral neurologist and co-author of the longitudinal study.
This study adds to a growing body of evidence that hearing aids may also lend a hand to your brain. In one 2023 study, hearing aids cut cognitive decline by nearly 50% over three years in adults aged 70-84 who were already at high risk for dementia.
Why Hearing Aids Matter
Hearing loss reduces brain stimulation, which may speed up memory and thinking problems. - Wearing hearing aids keeps your brain active and helps you stay socially connected. - Research shows starting hearing aids before age 70 may lower the risk of dementia by more than 60%.
What Should You Do?
• Get your hearing tested regularly (every 1–2 years after age 50).
• If you notice hearing changes, don’t wait—ask about hearing aids.
• Use your hearing aids daily for the best brain-health benefits.
• Stay active, social, and manage overall health (blood pressure, exercise, diet).
Dr. Izzy and his Staff will continue to educate you about hearing care choices.
Please feel free to contact our office at 732-451-3962 or visit our website at gardenstatehearing.com.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Does Eating Breakfast Later In The Morning Speed Up Aging?
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
There’s an interesting new study that might make you think twice about when you have your first meal of the day. Researchers followed about 3,000 adults (between the ages 42 to 94), for more than two decades. They weren’t looking at calories, carbs, or cholesterol. Instead, they looked at something most of us never think about: the timing of breakfast.
On average, most people in this study ate breakfast around 8 in the morning. But as they aged, their first meal shifted later and later, sometimes creeping toward 10 or even 11 in the morning. That may not sound like a big deal, but it ending up revealing something shocking. Each additional hour of delay in breakfast was associated with about a 10 percent higher risk of dying earlier! By the end of the study, the folks who pushed their first meal to late morning had lower survival rates compared to those who ate earlier.
It doesn’t mean that eating breakfast at 10 am will automatically shorten your lifespan. We can’t take it that far. The researchers themselves make it clear that the timing of breakfast is more of a marker of health than the cause of it. In other words, if you’re dealing with fatigue, depression, pain, low appetite, or dental problems, you might naturally put off getting up and eating breakfast. These are the same health issues that are linked to shorter lifespan. So, is it the late breakfast, or the fact that people who feel unwell often eat later?
I wondered what everyone was eating and
if that was taken into account. It wasn’t. This study didn’t evaluate what people were eating. A “breakfast” for one person might have been oatmeal and berries. For another, “breakfast” might be black coffee with two sugars. And let’s be honest, breakfast has become a socially acceptable way to eat cake, cleverly rebranded as pancakes and waffles.
These choices can affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and heart health very differently. For someone with undiagnosed hypertension, a late-morning coffee might push up blood pressure when what their body really needs is potassium, magnesium, or fiber-rich foods.
As a pharmacist, I see the bigger picture. Breakfast timing may be a clue, but food choices and medications also play a huge role in long-term health. For instance, certain blood pressure drugs can deplete magnesium, a mineral that naturally relaxes blood vessels. Coffee depletes magnesium too. It’s a “drug mugger” effect I often write about. If you’re breakfast is coffee, your blood pressure will slowly rise and eventually worsen heart rhythm and blood pressure. The takeaway? Don’t panic if you prefer a later breakfast, the study shows correlation, not causation. But it’s a reminder that meal timing deserves attention, and when you do eat, make it count with foods that fit your body and health needs. Early bird or brunch lover, what’s on your plate matters more than the clock. For a deeper dive into this study and some free ebooks to learn more, visit me at suzycohen.com.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2025 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Gift Auction Planned At Moose Lodge
JACKSON –Moose Lodge #1459 will host a gift auction fundraiser on November 7, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at 560 Monmouth Road, Millstone.
Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased ahead of time, while admission at the door will be $30. All are welcome to attend, and donations are encouraged to
help support the event.
Guests can look forward to a lively evening with food and drinks available for purchase. Adult beverages will be offered for those 21 and older.
For more information or to donate, contact 732-367-0011 or email chapter2342@ gmail.com.
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White Coat Mass To Honor Health Care Workers
TOMS RIVER – Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church will hold its 12th annual White Coat Mass on October 19, 2025, at 2 p.m., inviting anyone involved in caring for patients to receive a blessing and the anointing of hands, with a reception to follow.
The liturgy, hosted in honor of Saint Luke, patron saint of physicians, recognizes
professionals across the spectrum of health care — from doctors and nurses to technicians, aides, therapists, first responders and support staff. The anointing of hands is a symbolic prayer for those who tend to the sick and vulnerable.
“This celebration offers spiritual encouragement and public appreciation for those
serving in health care,” said June Brandes Chu, coordinator of Saint Luke’s Healthcare Workers Mass, noting that the parish prays for workers alongside their families and friends.
All are welcome, regardless of faith tradition. The Mass will be held at Saint Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, New Jersey 08755. A reception will take place immediately afterward in the Parish Center.
RSVPs are requested, including the number attending and how guests learned about the event, to help plan the reception. Responses may be emailed to WhiteMassTR@ gmail.com.
Wheels For STEM Program Expands Access To Outdoor Learning
TRENTON – A statewide initiative is helping New Jersey students connect with the environment by removing one of the biggest barriers to field trips: transportation costs.
The Wheels for STEM program, run by EarthShare New Jersey, provides travel sti-
pends for pre-approved K-12 public school field trips that focus on science, technology, engineering and math in natural settings. Teachers or district representatives can apply online for funding to bring students into forests, wetlands, parks and other outdoor spaces.
The program’s goal is to inspire a lasting appreciation for the environment in young people by giving them firsthand experiences outside the classroom. Organizers say the more donations received, the more students can take part.
“Getting kids outdoors is one of the best ways to spark curiosity about science and the natural world,” the group said in announcing the initiative.
Donations to support Wheels for STEM are tax deductible. More details, including an online donation link, are available at earthsharenj.org.
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