{"id":607,"date":"2022-03-18T01:29:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T05:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/?p=607"},"modified":"2022-03-18T01:29:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T05:29:57","slug":"study-finds-unexpected-brain-shrinkage-in-patients-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/study-finds-unexpected-brain-shrinkage-in-patients-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Finds Unexpected Brain Shrinkage in Patients with Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Previous studies have shown a link between <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-dementia\/\">hearing loss and an increased risk of dementia.<\/a> A new study from the Carle Illinois College of Medicine may be another piece of the puzzle in figuring out why that is.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Past Research on Hearing Loss and Dementia <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"doctor-mri-hearing loss-dementia\" src=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-anna-shvets-4226219-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor looking MRI of the brain.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-anna-shvets-4226219-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-anna-shvets-4226219-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-anna-shvets-4226219-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>A study from John Hopkins University tracked 639 adults for nearly 12 years and found that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People with mild hearing loss were twice as likely to develop dementia<\/li>\n<li>Moderate hearing loss tripled the risk<\/li>\n<li>Severe hearing loss made it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/the-hidden-risks-of-hearing-loss#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBrain%20scans%20show%20us%20that,factors%20may%20contribute%20to%20dementia.%E2%80%9D\">five times more likely a person<\/a> would develop dementia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The study also noted that hearing loss may play a part in a faster rate of atrophy of the brain.<\/p>\n<h2>Brain Changes in Patients with Alzheimer\u2019s and Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n<p>The Carle Illinois College of Medicine study compared MRIs of people with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease (AD) and hearing loss to those with AD and normal hearing.<\/p>\n<p>They found <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.illinois.edu\/carle-illinois-research-reveals-new-insight-into-links-between-alzheimers-disease-and-hearing-loss\/news\">higher brain shrinkage in the brainstem and cerebellum<\/a> in patients with both hearing loss and AD. These areas of the brain control movement, balance and can aid in auditory processing.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, researchers had expected to find changes to the temporal lobe since that is the brain\u2019s auditory and language processing center.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a surprising finding but one that relates to newer studies that<a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.illinois.edu\/carle-illinois-research-reveals-new-insight-into-links-between-alzheimers-disease-and-hearing-loss\/news\"> link Alzheimer\u2019s Disease with dysfunction in auditory function<\/a> which requires cerebellar activation,\u201d said Susie Kwok, medical student and collaborator on the study.<\/p>\n<p>Those involved with the study are hopeful their findings can be used to discover earlier detection and prevention methods for people with dementia.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Hearing Aids Help Your Mind?<\/h2>\n<p>Early<a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\"> intervention with hearing aids<\/a> may prevent or delay the onset of cognitive decline. They make it easier for you to process speech and sounds, which:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helps you avoid the exhaustion and mental fatigue that can come with struggling to hear<\/li>\n<li>Provides the parts of your brain that process sound with the right amount of stimulation to help prevent atrophy<\/li>\n<li>Makes it easier to socialize with family and friends when out at places like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingskitchenandbar.com\/\">King\u2019s Kitchen and Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are concerned about hearing loss or others have commented on your hearing, make an appointment for a hearing test as soon as possible. Early detection and treatment with hearing aids offer the most benefit to your hearing health and your mind as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Gulf Coast Audiology<\/span> today.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/self-esteem-and-hearing-aids-what-to-know-about-feeling-confident-in-your-new-devices\/\" class=\"related-post\">Self-Esteem and Hearing Aids: What To Know About Feeling Confident in Your New Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/what-to-know-about-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-balance-issues\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Balance Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-help-you-enjoy-the-movies\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy the Movies?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Previous studies have shown a link between hearing loss and an increased risk of dementia. 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