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Learn about the connections between your hearing and overall health.

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How is hearing related to other health problems?

It’s normal to think of hearing loss as an isolated problem, but hearing impairment is more connected to overall health and wellness than many people may realize. Whether cognitive decline, heart disease, the risk of falls, or other problems, many conditions surprisingly go hand in hand with hearing loss.

Check out our blogs on the health problems most often associated with hearing loss and how there's still hope for improving your hearing and your overall health.


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5 Tips for Living with Balance Problems

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Balance, Comorbidity

Get back on sure footing with these easy ways to prevent falls If you live with balance issues, you’re not alone. About 35% of U.S. and Canadian adults 40 or older are no strangers to them. Let’s take a look...

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The Hearing Dangers of Smoking and Vaping

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Smoking

While the two most common causes of hearing loss are exposure to loud noise and aging, certain chemicals can damage the inner ear and other physical processes involved in hearing. One major source of harmful chemicals is cigarettes. The dangers...

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Dementia & Hearing Loss Go Hand in Hand. What Can You Do?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Dementia

Get the Scoop as We Celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month If asked about the many ways better hearing enhances your life, what comes to mind? For some, it’s the sounds of nature, game night with family and friends, an...

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Erectile Dysfunction and Hearing Loss

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Loss

Quality of life is something that’s on everyone’s minds these days. How to live better, feel better, and make the most of the relationships and activities we enjoy. It’s no secret that health concerns can present challenges that affect our...

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National Heart Month: Are Your Ears & Cardio Health Connected?

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health, Heart Health

Take a Closer Look With These 5 Facts What do hearing and your heart have in common? They both help you experience the world in your own unique way. And with National Heart Month celebrated in February, it’s a great...

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Tips to Help You Live Longer With Hearing Loss

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health

It’s Not Just About Hearing Hearing loss can affect not only your well-being but your overall quality of life as well. If you have hearing loss, read on for ways to be the happiest, healthiest you.   Hearing Loss and...

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Ototoxicity and How to Avoid It

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Ototoxicity

While the two most common culprits of hearing loss are loud noise and age, certain chemicals and medications can also damage the inner ear. This is called “ototoxicity, which literally means “ear poison.” Ototoxicity can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus,...

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How Head Injuries Impact Hearing and Balance

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health

The force of a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI, concussion, or head injury) can damage or displace the delicate bones of the inner ear, rupture the eardrum, and disrupt parts of the brain responsible for auditory processing....

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Diabetes and Your Hearing

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Diabetes, Hearing Health, Nutrition

Did you know hearing loss and diabetes have something surprising in common? Sure, they’re both health issues affecting millions of people around the world: Hearing loss affects 466 million worldwide, and diabetes affects 422 million people worldwide, per the World...

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5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood This Winter

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Allegany Hearing & Balance Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health

Hearing health and mental health have a clear connection. In fact, untreated hearing loss increases your risk of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and more. Winter is also a prime time for seasonal blahs. If you could use a little mental-health...

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