American Abilities News Update — Monday, November 2, 2026
Produced, written and edited by Richard J. McCollough. AI-generated narration; original graphics and labeled AI illustrations — not footage of the people or studies.
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American Abilities News Update
· Daily edition
Monday’s hearing loss, disabilities and wellness roundup: a study of more than 267,000 U.S. veterans found widespread hearing loss and tinnitus, the largest review of multiple sclerosis research found the standard disability scale can miss thinking and memory problems, and a small trial found wall squats and planks lowered blood pressure.
Hearing health
Most veterans in a national study had hearing loss
Why it matters: Published in August, it is highlighted ahead of Veterans Day as a reminder that hearing checks matter for those who served.
Disabilities
Standard MS disability scale can miss thinking and memory problems
Why it matters: Researchers say the findings support routine thinking-and-memory checks for people with MS.
Wellness
Wall squats and planks lowered blood pressure in a small trial
Why it matters: It is a small trial and not a treatment for high blood pressure — talk with a clinician before changing care.
Sources for this report
- Most veterans in a national study had hearing loss ↗
Source: Ear and Hearing · 2026
- Standard MS disability scale can miss thinking and memory problems ↗
Source: Tech Times report on Neuropsychology Review · October 31, 2026
- Wall squats and planks lowered blood pressure in a small trial ↗
Source: BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine · 2026
Read the transcript
Good morning. This is the American Abilities News Update, covering hearing loss, disabilities and wellness. It's Monday, November second. Sponsored by Weatherfield Farm. A study of more than 267,000 U.S. veterans found 86 percent had hearing loss, and nearly half reported tinnitus. The largest review yet of multiple sclerosis research found the standard disability scale can miss problems with thinking and memory. A small trial found wall squats and planks lowered blood pressure. Three sessions a week worked best, though even one kept some benefit. It's not a treatment for high blood pressure. Sources are at American Abilities TV dot com.
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