New Research Uncovers Biological Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline

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Hearing loss may be a sign of declining brain health, but the question is: Why? Image for illustration purposes
Hearing loss may be a sign of declining brain health, but the question is: Why? Image for illustration purposes

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Researchers believe that they have identified a biological “bridge” between age-related hearing loss and cognitive decline.

While scientists have previously been aware of a link between hearing and the risk of cognitive decline, there has been uncertainty around what mechanisms might be behind it.

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The new study, published in eNeuro, takes a step toward understanding after examining the brains of people with presbycusis, a form of age-related hearing loss.

Presbycusis is the most common causeTrusted Source of hearing loss worldwide and affects an estimated two-thirds of Americans aged 70 and above.

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hearing-loss-cognitive-decline-brain-aging?utm_term=feature&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2026-02-17&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

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