The Link Between Hearing Loss and Heart Disease

The Link Between Hearing Loss and Heart

Disease

Recent studies have shown that there is a definitive link between hearing loss and heart disease. Researchers have long been aware that healthy

blood flow to the inner ear is critical to healthy hearing.

Now they believe that the inner ear is so sensitive to blood flow, that low frequency hearing loss

could signal the presence or possible development of heart

disease.

In fact, according to a study of older adults, those who have a

history of heart disease are 54% more likely to suffer from various

degrees of hearing loss.

This same study also showed that those who exercised at least once per week reduced their chances of suffering from hearing loss by 32% when compared to those who did

not exercise.

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is our

nation’s #1 killer. To protect your heart (and ultimately your ability to hear and

understand the world around you), maintain a healthy weight through diet

and exercise.

If you are a smoker, stop. Be sure to confide in your doctor if you have a

family history of early heart disease. Have regular physical exams and

hearing loss evaluations.

Then follow the recommendations prescribed to avoid the devastating effects that hearing loss and heart

disease can have on your life.