{"id":931,"date":"2022-10-12T19:14:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T00:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcaudiology.com\/?p=931"},"modified":"2022-10-12T19:14:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T00:14:29","slug":"is-there-a-connection-between-high-cholesterol-and-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hcaudiology.com\/is-there-a-connection-between-high-cholesterol-and-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There a Connection Between High Cholesterol and Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Cholesterol is a type of fat or lipid that\u2019s found in your blood and cells. Our livers naturally produce cholesterol. However, it can also be absorbed into the body by eating certain foods that contain it.<\/p>\n
In the right amount, cholesterol is essential for your body to function. Unfortunately, high levels can increase your risk of heart disease and other health problems, including hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n Several studies have found a link between hearing loss and high cholesterol levels:<\/p>\n High cholesterol can lead to heart disease and impact blood flow throughout your body, including your ears. If blood flow to the inner ears is disrupted, it can damage the hair cells located in the cochlea. These cells play a vital role in the hearing process, and once they are damaged, cannot be repaired or regenerated. If enough of these cells are destroyed, permanent hearing loss will occur.<\/p>\n You can take steps to achieve healthy cholesterol levels by:<\/p>\n Hearing loss is often gradual and progressive. The earlier you catch it, the better your hearing health will be. Make an appointment for a hearing test if you experience any of the following:<\/p>\n If you have hearing loss, treatment with hearing aids<\/a> or other listening devices can make it easier to process sound and stay connected to the world around you.<\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Hill Country Audiology<\/span> today.<\/p>\nResearch on Cholesterol and Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n
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How Can Cholesterol Impact Hearing<\/h2>\n
Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels<\/h2>\n
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Getting Your Hearing Checked Out<\/h2>\n
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