Research shows that untreated hearing loss can impact cognitive health, mental wellbeing, and physical health. That’s why hearing care is increasingly recognised as an essential part of living well – now, and in the years ahead.
Learn more about Hearing HealthClear articles and guides exploring how hearing affects the brain, mental wellbeing, and long-term health, with tools to help you start conversations with your loved ones.
Science shows that untreated hearing loss can have serious consequences for cognitive health, mental wellbeing, and quality of life – and 430 million people worldwide already need hearing care. Yet many people overlook it.
LISTEN TO THIS is a call to rethink hearing health. With this global initiative we translate research into clear, practical guidance, so more people understand what’s at stake and how they take action while they can.
As we age, hearing changes can do more than just lower the volume. They often lead to social withdrawal and increased "brain strain."
When your brain works harder to decode sound, it has less capacity for memory and focus, which can impact long-term cognitive health.
Understanding these shifts is the first step toward staying sharp and staying connected to the people you love.
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