LIER – As a result of natural aging, our attention, memory, thinking ability, in short our cognitive skills backwards. Usually in a milder form. In some cases it does dementia.
The world’s population is aging, with an increasing number of people developing dementia. So far, no cure or therapy has been found for this disease. However, factors have been discovered that risk to developing dementia. Classically, people think of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, alcohol… However, recent studies show that hearing loss one of the most important risk factors is for the development of dementia.
Hearing loss is the most common sensory impairment. Due to a lack of stimuli, the brain is less stimulated, stores less information and develops fewer brain cells. They even shrink faster. Vice versa is possible hearing rehabilitation, treating hearing loss with a hearing aid or cochlear implant to delay the onset of dementia. And also it social isolation and depressed feelings counteract.
The World Health Organization therefore believes that hearing loss should be addressed as a priority. Prof. Dr. Vincent Van Rompaey (see photo) is an ear, nose and throat specialist, professor at the University of Antwerp and affiliated with the University Hospital Edegem. Deep in the rock bone is located the inner ear (labyrinth) with it cochlea (connected to the auditory nerve) and the balance organ (which is connected to the vestibular nerve).
Prof.dr. Van Rompaey explains how our cochlea and vestibular system work in complex interplay and communicate with our brain. He outlines how we can improve hearing loss. And how his lab wants to prevent and cure hearing loss in the future with new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. He will do so on Tuesday 5 September in the Vredeberg municipal theatre, Vredebergstraat 12-14 in Lier. Information: hvv.vrijdenkendlier@telenet.be, upv.kernlier@upv.name. Registration is not required but to guess for those who want to be sure of a seat.
Move To Happiness from Nijlen is expanding its ESG/well-being platform with a Family pillar. The health tech company thus responds to the growing demand from companies for a fully-fledged ESG policy, which also pays attention to the social pillar. Move To Happiness is a platform full of health tips that companies can personalize for their employees. The success of the new ‘Family’ pillar is evident from the activation on the platform. It rose more than nine percent since it started in early June.
Kenneth Van Daele, co-founder of Move To Happiness: ‘In the new pillar we focus on life outside your work. Having to battle overtired children who don’t sleep well on a daily basis can weigh heavily on you, your family life and your work performance. We therefore give tips on how to prepare for parenthood, but also how to make your toddler sleep better. We have also worked with an expert for these subjects. Namely Nathalie Schittekatte, a certified baby and child sleep coach.’
The Move to Happiness platform now has six pillars in total. In addition to the family section, you will also find the Work-Life, Energy, Recharge and Sport pillars, each of which focuses on a certain health aspect. The best-scoring programs are currently ‘The Power of Sleep’ by expert Dr. Inge Declerq, ‘How to change your habits’ by sports psychologist Ellen Schouppe, and ‘Long life’ by Michaël Sels, chief dietitian at UZA. Information: https://movetohappiness.com/corporate/. (EM / Photo UPV Kern Lier)
2023-07-30 18:34:28
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