{"id":4473,"date":"2025-02-10T13:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T18:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/?p=4473"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:34:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T15:34:33","slug":"good-hearing-contributes-to-brain-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/en\/health-counsels\/good-hearing-contributes-to-brain-health","title":{"rendered":"Good hearing contributes to brain health"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Good hearing contributes to brain health<\/h1>\n

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Hear well to age well!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Good hearing contributes to brain health: a key factor in healthy aging.<\/h4>\n

Over time, hearing loss can impact not only the ability to communicate and socialize, but also overall well-being.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Did you know that?<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n

Hearing loss is one of many factors that can impact brain function and thus increase the risk of cognitive decline.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

What are the links between hearing loss and brain decline?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Increased workload required from the brain<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The brain of a person with hearing loss has to work harder to understand and decipher sounds that are difficult to hear. This means there is less energy available for other parts of the brain that need it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Deterioration of brain function<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Hearing loss causes a major decrease in the stimulation of brain cells in the auditory cortex. This malfunction results in permanent difficulty in perceiving and understanding speech.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Social isolation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Hearing loss causes difficulties in communicating and can cause a person with hearing loss to withdraw from social activities. Isolation can lead to depression and increase the risk of neurocognitive disorders.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Is it possible to prevent neurocognitive disorders (dementia)?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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YES!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

According to a recent study, 12 risk factors for neurocognitive disorders could be treatable<\/strong> and prevent 40%<\/strong> of different types of dementia.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Hearing loss is the most important modifiable risk factor.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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What to do concretely to improve our overall health?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]A hearing assessment starting at the age of 50<\/strong> is the first step to determine if there is hearing loss.
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