One in four people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss by 2025, according to the World Health Organization — and hearing loss is connected to several deeper health impacts, including cognitive decline and cardiovascular function. Heidi Hill, AuD, shares what causes hearing loss, why it sometimes can be hidden, how it can affect the body, and what we can do to protect our auditory systems.

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S8 E19: Listen Up: Why Taking Care of Your Hearing Health Matters With Heidi Hill, AuD