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10/05/2025

Noise-induced hearing loss doesn’t just make sounds harder to hear - it makes the brain work harder to understand them.

When hearing is damaged, the brain gets a weaker signal. Over time, this reduced input can lead to decreased brain activity in areas responsible for sound, memory, and focus. The result? Mental fatigue, poor concentration, and even changes in brain structure.

This isn’t just about loud noise, it’s about too much sound, too often, with no time to recover.

Protecting hearing isn’t just ear care, it’s brain care.

Build in the quiet. Enjoy Ear Rest Gaps. Get your ERGs!

10/05/2025

In the month of August we are highlighting the link between the heart and hearing health. ❤️👂

Here’s something you might not know:
High cholesterol can cause microvascular damage in the inner ear, which may contribute to hearing loss over time.

Your ears need blood flow to bring nutrients and oxygen to the cells, and to remove waste produced by the hearing cells changing sound into electricity. 🩺🎧

10/05/2025

Did you know high blood pressure can quietly affect your hearing? 👂🩺

When blood pressure is too high over time, it can strain and narrow small blood vessels - including those that supply the cochlea, the part of the inner ear responsible for translating sound into electrical signals your brain can understand.

This reduced blood flow can lead to cell damage and gradual hearing loss, often before any obvious symptoms of heart disease appear.

❤️ Your hearing is closely connected to your cardiovascular health.
Regular cellular auditory exams can help catch early warning signs.

10/05/2025

Last week, we shared how hypertension can quietly impact your hearing.
This week’s silent clue? Diabetes. 👂❤️

Diabetes can cause microvascular damage - tiny blood vessel changes can disrupt blood flow to the inner ear, depriving its cells of oxygen, nutrients, and proper waste removal. As a result, toxins can build up in the cells, killing sensory hair cells and leading to hearing loss.

🩺 Your ears are more connected to your overall health than you might think! Hearing loss is often detected before any other signs of heart trouble appear.

10/05/2025

Your hearing is more sensitive to blood flow than you might think. 👂🩸

This week in our August series, we’re focusing on how reduced circulation can quietly damage your hearing - often before other symptoms of heart disease appear.

The inner ear relies on a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood. When circulation slows, even slightly, the tiny hair cells responsible for detecting sound can become damaged - and unlike other cells in the body, they don’t regenerate.

That’s why hearing loss can be one of the earliest signs of cardiovascular issues.

🫀 Your ears might be telling you something your heart hasn’t yet.
Listen early. Act early.

10/05/2025

Have you ever heard a rhythmic whooshing or pulsing sound in your ears? 👂💓

That’s called pulsatile tinnitus, a symptom which can result from turbulent blood flow caused by cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension or vascular abnormalities near the ear.

Because pulsatile tinnitus may indicate underlying heart or vascular issues, it serves as an important clinical warning sign linking hearing health to cardiovascular health.

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, we encourage you to schedule a diagnositc audiotry exam at DUET. Early detection can help protect both your hearing and heart health.

10/05/2025

Did you know your inner ear is one of the most energy-demanding systems in your body ?  It relies on mitochondria to keep up. ⚡
 
Mitochondria in your cochlea generate the energy needed to fire auditory nerve cells and process speech sounds instantly. When these cellular power plants weaken or fail, it can lead to slower signal transmission and difficulty understanding speech - especially in noisy environments.
 
🧬 Hearing loss isn’t always about volume. Sometimes, it’s about energy at the cellular level.
 

10/05/2025

Hearing might feel effortless but it’s actually the most energy-demanding sense your body has. 🧠⚡
 
When you listen, multiple brain regions work together to decode sound, and depends on the mitochondria to fuel that activity.  
 
When hearing loss is left untreated, your brain compensates by using more energy, increasing oxidative stress and accelerating mitochondrial aging. Over time, this can lead to mental fatigue, reduced cognitive efficiency, and even changes in memory and focus.
 
Hearing well isn’t just about sound, it’s about protecting your brain’s energy supply. Make sure you are checking the health of your cells!
 

10/05/2025

Think of your ear’s sensory cells like high-performance machines and mitochondria are their power generators. ⚙️🔋
 
In the cochlea, hair cells rely on mitochondria to produce ATP, the energy currency that fuels their precise and continuous activity. But when mitochondria are damaged - due noise exposure, or oxidative stress - they produce less energy.
 
📉 Less ATP = dysfunctional auditory cells → hair cell death → permanent hearing loss.
 
Since these specialized cells don’t regenerate, mitochondrial damage is a key contributor to irreversible sensorineural hearing loss.
 

10/05/2025

Your ears pick up sound, but it’s your brain that actually makes sense of it. 🧠👂
 
When sound waves enter the ear, hair cells in the cochlea convert them into electrical signals. From there, a full-brain relay begins:
→ Brainstem processes timing and intensity
→ Thalamus routes signals
→ Auditory cortex decodes speech and meaning
→ Memory and emotion centers add context and feeling
 
All of this requires immense energy, and that energy comes from mitochondria. These tiny organelles fuel every step of the auditory pathway. If mitochondria start to fail, the whole system slows down, affecting how clearly and quickly you process sound.
 
🎧 Hearing isn’t just about your ears, it’s about your brain, your cells, and your energy supply.
 
Want to know how your hearing system is functioning? Visit us at Duet for a full auditory evaluation.
 

10/05/2025

This October we’re exploring the Ear-to-Gut Connection!

Did you know your gut health and your hearing are linked?
An unbalanced gut microbiota from stress, poor diet, or antibiotics doesn’t just impact digestion. It can disrupt inflammation pathways in the body and brain. Because the inner ear and auditory system are highly sensitive to inflammation and circulation, poor gut health may increase your risk for tinnitus, hearing loss, and even slow auditory processing.

Caring for your gut supports more than your stomach, it helps protect your ears and your brain, too!

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month! 👂 Concerts, sporting events, power tools, and yes, even headphones can c...
10/05/2025

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month! 👂
 
Concerts, sporting events, power tools, and yes, even headphones can cause permanent damage. Once those cells are gone, they don’t come back. Don't put your hearing at risk!
Our audiologists are experts in hearing health and have fit over 10,000 ears with custom protection that’s comfortable, precise, and made to last.

Protect your hearing for a lifetime, bring your ears in today for your custom fit!
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