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Hearing health is more than hearing<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Research throughout the past couple of decades has proven that hearing health has a significant impact on overall health. Hearing loss is associated with balance problems, falls, social isolation, loneliness, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Healthy hearing may provide you with physical and mental health benefits in the following ways:<\/p>\n

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  1. It is said that\u00a0communication is the foundation of relationships<\/strong>. Good hearing health eliminates the frustration of missing out on conversations and being isolated from social situations and the people that you love, which reduces your risk of social isolation and depression.1<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Healthy hearing is also connected with\u00a0positive benefits on brain functioning and retaining memory<\/strong>. In a 2020 longitudinal study published in The Lancet, wearing hearing aids to treat hearing loss was the greatest modifiable risk factor associated with cognitive decline for those over the age of 45.2<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0Several other recent studies have also linked declining hearing abilities to an increased risk of cognitive decline.3,4<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Good hearing creates\u00a0independence and security<\/strong>. When you’re able\u00a0to hear your phone ring,\u00a0the doorbell, or the cry of a child\u00a0you are able to be aware of your surroundings and keep your loved ones safe.<\/li>\n
  4. Hearing well can\u00a0save you thousands of dollars annually<\/strong>\u00a0in additional health care costs. The impact\u00a0of untreated hearing loss includes\u00a0a higher risk for hospitalization. Those with untreated hearing loss are 50% more likely to experience hospital stays and have a 44% higher risk of being readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.5<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Healthy hearing\u00a0increases job security<\/strong>\u00a0by allowing you to remain connected with colleagues and clients, reduces your risk of\u00a0listening fatigue<\/a>, and improves your chances of having higher earnings than those with untreated hearing loss. On average, those with hearing loss make 25% less than those with healthy hearing.6<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Not only can our ears provide us with positive health and security benefits, but they can also signal that there may be an underlying health issue that needs to be addressed. Because our hearing relies on good circulation, hearing loss can be an early sign of diabetes7<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0or cardiovascular issues8<\/sup><\/span>. Listen to your ears! A simple hearing test should be added to your healthcare routine to stay vital and aware of your overall health.<\/p>\n

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    Signs of Hearing Loss<\/h1>\n

    In recent research by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), it was found that on average, people wait four years before acting on their hearing loss after they notice there may be an issue.9<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0During this time, many people rely on coping mechanisms such as avoiding certain social situations, hobbies, and phone conversations, asking others to repeat themselves or speak louder, as well as adjusting the volume on the TV and other electronics.<\/p>\n

    Hearing loss may occur gradually over time, and it’s important to act as soon as you notice (or are told by family members) that your hearing may be getting worse. The following symptoms may indicate that you should have your hearing checked:<\/p>\n