Healthy Heart, Happy Hearing

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Why heart health is important for your hearing Chances are, you’ve had a conversation (or many!) with your health care provider about your heart health over the years. While we all know that eating well and exercising can help keep our heart in good shape, you might be surprised to learn that your hearing can be affected by these factors, … Read More

Five Things Your Heart and Hearing Have in Common

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 20.1 million adults aged 20 and older have the most common form of heart disease, called coronary artery disease, or CAD. CAD happens when blood vessels narrow or become blocked by plaque. Though CAD is often years or even decades in the making, it can result in damage to the heart’s muscle, … Read More

Hearing Loss and Heart Disease

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As we age, two major health concerns are heart disease and hearing loss. Aside from COVID-19, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, while hearing loss is one of the most common health concerns older adults face, affecting about 2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 who have disabling hearing loss. This rate increases … Read More