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Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, & Hyperacusis: Treat Your Hearing, Protect Your Brain with Dr. Keith Darrow | E55

Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, & Hyperacusis: Treat Your Hearing, Protect Your Brain with Dr. Keith Darrow | E55

April 20, 202656m 02s
Tinnitus & HearingCognitive Function

About This Episode

The connection between hearing health and brain health is far deeper than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Ayla Wolf speaks with Dr. Keith Darrow, a leading audiologist and founder of Excellence in Audiology, about how hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis intersect with concussion, TBI, and long-term cognitive health.

Dr. Darrow shares groundbreaking research on the link between untreated hearing loss and dementia, why concussion patients are at higher risk for auditory dysfunction, and what can be done to protect and restore hearing as part of a comprehensive brain recovery plan.

Topics Covered

Tinnitus & HearingCognitive Function

Full Transcript

Dr. Keith Darrow: 00:00 Ultimately, what we now know is that a mild hearing loss, and that's a common word that's used in our language, a mild hearing loss is a major problem because even a mild hearing loss can increase your risk of cognitive decline and dementia by 200%. Dr. Ayla Wolf: 00:20 Welcome to Life After Impact, the Concussion Recovery Podcast. I'm Dr. Ayla Wolf, and I will be hosting today's episode where we help you navigate the often confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming journey of concussion and brain injury recovery. This podcast is your go-to resource for actionable information, whether you're dealing with a recent concussion, struggling with post-concussion syndrome, or just feeling stuck in your healing process. In each episode, we dive deep into the symptoms, testing, treatments, and neurological insights that can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. We bring you leading Dr. Ayla Wolf: 00:58 experts in the world of brain health, functional neurology, and rehabilitation to share their wisdom and strategies. So if you're feeling lost, hopeless, or like no one understands what you're going through, know that you are not alone. This podcast can b…

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