It’s a crazy world out there, but scientist Maya Shankar says this shift in mindset can help you deal with constant change.

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A massive European study has uncovered a powerful connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and memory decline. Researchers at the University of Geneva found that older adults with hearing ...