May 09, 2025

The Link Between Hearing and Heart Health - AI Podcast

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Hearing loss increases heart failure risk by up to 28%, even after adjusting for lifestyle and genetic factors, according to research following over 164,000 adults
The inner ear's high blood flow needs make it vulnerable to circulatory problems, which serve as an early warning sign of vascular issues affecting the heart
Psychological distress from hearing difficulties accounts for nearly 17% of the increased heart failure risk due to resulting inflammation, oxidative stress and negative cardiovascular changes
Hearing aids don't eliminate the increased heart failure risk, which suggests underlying vascular damage rather than just auditory issues is responsible
Reducing processed foods, managing stress, increasing gentle movement and supplementing with magnesium help protect both hearing and heart health

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By Dr. Mercola

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May 09, 2025

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Hearing loss increases heart failure risk by up to 28%, even after adjusting for lifestyle and genetic factors, according to research following over 164,000 adults
The inner ear's high blood flow needs make it vulnerable to circulatory problems, which serve as an early warning sign of vascular issues affecting the heart
Psychological distress from hearing difficulties accounts for nearly 17% of the increased heart failure risk due to resulting inflammation, oxidative stress and negative cardiovascular changes
Hearing aids don't eliminate the increased heart failure risk, which suggests underlying vascular damage rather than just auditory issues is responsible
Reducing processed foods, managing stress, increasing gentle movement and supplementing with magnesium help protect both hearing and heart health

...more