Hidden Dangers of Hearing Loss
Brain Health
Episode 091
HostDr. David Langford
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Hidden Dangers of Hearing Loss

In this episode, we uncover the shocking connection between your hearing and your memory—how the quiet decline in your ears could be dismantling your brain from the inside out. You’ll hear the research doctors don’t talk about, the brain scans that reveal the damage, and the simple step that could cut your dementia risk in half.

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References

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