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How is hearing related to other health problems?

It’s normal to think of hearing loss as an isolated problem, but hearing impairment is more connected to overall health and wellness than many people may realize. Whether cognitive decline, heart disease, the risk of falls, or other problems, many conditions surprisingly go hand in hand with hearing loss. Check out our blogs on the health problems most often associated with hearing loss and how there's still hope for improving your hearing and your overall health.


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It’s All Connected: Surprising Ways Your Health Affects Your Hearing

Posted on April 1, 2019, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Your physical health can impact your hearing health in surprising ways. We share four common issues that are directly tied to hearing health.

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Easy Ways to Boost Heart Health

Posted on February 15, 2019, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health

Can your heart affect your hearing? More than six decades of research supports that your heart health and your hearing health are, in fact, connected..

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How Prevalent Really is Hearing Loss Among Americans and Canadians?

Posted on February 1, 2019, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

In the US and Canada, millions of people are living with hearing loss; which is one of the top chronic physical conditions ahead of diabetes or cancer.

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Is Weight Connected to Hearing Loss?

Posted on October 1, 2018, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Often the concern with being overweight is its relation to overall health, but research suggests it can also increase your risk for hearing loss.

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How Are Smoking and Hearing Loss Related?

Posted on September 1, 2018, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health

Smoking can damage your hearing. If you’re one of the 40 million U.S. adults who smokes cigarettes find out why it may be time to get a hearing test.

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4 Reasons to Keep Your Hearing and Vision in Check

Posted on July 1, 2018, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health

Did you know your eye and ear health are related? We give you 4 reasons to make regular checkups for hearing & vision a regular part of your health routine.

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What Does Hypertension Have to Do With Hearing? Plenty!

Posted on June 15, 2018, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Both hearing loss and hypertension, or high blood pressure, impact millions of people around the world, but few realize that these two chronic conditions might go hand in hand.

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Diabetes & Hearing Loss: What’s the Deal?

Posted on April 1, 2018, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Loss

Are hearing impairment and diabetes connected? More than you might think. Hearing Loss is twice as common among people living with diabetes.

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Dementia a Real Risk With Hearing Loss

Posted on March 15, 2018, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health

Research has pointed to links between hearing loss and reduced brain functioning over time, but the statistics may surprise you.

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Making Moves for Hearing Health

Posted on January 1, 2018, by Audiology & Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health

Simple things, such as reducing noise and walking 30 minutes a day, can improve your health and reduce your risk for hearing loss.

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