Dawn Heiman, AuD

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Dec 4, 2013

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2 min read

Link between Exercise and Your Hearing

A recent study from Bringham and Women’s Hospital is reporting women can reduce the risk of developing hearing loss if they walk regularly and maintain a lower BMI (body mass index). Most people do not attribute their ears and hearing to their overall health. Recent studies have also linked heart disease and diabetes as risk factors for early onset hearing loss. Additionally, some other recent studies from Johns Hopkins University are linking hearing loss with increased risk of dimentia.

The bottom line? Eating right and regularly exercising can not only help improve your physical well-being, but it may also help improve your listening skills and overall brain function.

What do you think? Is this motivation to exercise more? We’d love to hear your opinion. You can even email any questions or comments to dheiman@helpingyourhearing.com.

Dawn Heiman, AuD

Dr. Dawn Heiman is a licensed Illinois Audiologist. She is a Past President of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA). She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences program within the College of Health Sciences at Rush University. Additionally, she is a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the Illinois Academy of Audiology (ILAA).

Specializing in hearing aids, tinnitus, and central auditory processing disorders.

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