Could Menopause be Related to Hearing Loss and Tinnitus? The Answer Might Surprise You!

Discover the early signs of hearing loss and take control of your hearing health. In this video, we'll explore common symptoms that may suggest you're experiencing hearing loss, from struggling to hear conversations in noisy environments to feeling like people are mumbling. Learn how to identify these early warning signs, understand the importance of early detection through an audiology hearing test, and find out what steps you can take to protect your ears.  🎤 Book Kristen to Speak ➡ https://www.healthylifeapproach.com/speaker In this video, you'll learn: • Early warning signs of hearing loss in women • The connection between menopause and hearing changes • Why hearing loss is linked to dementia risk • What the ACHIEVE study discovered about hearing aids • Practical steps to protect hearing and support long-term brain health Resources and Links Mentioned 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care - https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract ACHIEVE Trial (The Lancet, 2023): Hearing Intervention and Cognitive Decline - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00712-8/fulltext American Academy of Audiology: Find an Audiologist - https://members.audiology.org/cvweb/cgi-bin/memberdll.dll/info?wrp=find-an-audiologist.htm ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 - The Hearing Loss Moment That Changed Everything 0:48 - Why This Topic Matters for Women 1:11 - Hearing Loss and Dementia Risk Explained 1:54 - My Early Warning Signs (What I Missed) 3:27 - Subtle Symptoms Women Ignore 4:03 - What Is CAPD? (Hidden Hearing Issue) 5:16 - My Hearing Test Results Explained 6:45 - Menopause and Hearing Loss Connection 8:53 - #1 Dementia Risk Factor (Lancet Report) 9:51 - How Hearing Loss Impacts the Brain 11:47 - Do Hearing Aids Reduce Dementia Risk? 12:37 - What Getting Hearing Aids Is Like 13:20 - How Your Brain Adapts to Hearing Aids 14:23 - Breaking the Hearing Aid Stigma 15:30 - 3 Steps to Protect Your Hearing 16:06 - Best Hearing Tests to Ask For 17:08 - Key Takeaways for Brain Health 17:40 - What to Watch Next 🛍️ Products I Use and Recommend These are the tools I personally use and trust. Links are affiliate links — see disclaimer below. 🩸 Function Health — Test 100+ biomarkers twice a year — $25 off membership https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KBEASLEY10&_saasquatch=KBEASLEY10&d=FHREF25 🌱 Adapt Naturals — Professional-grade foundational supplement stack — 20% off your first order https://www.adaptnaturals.com/KRISTEN80873 🌿 FullScript — My full professional dispensary for targeted supplements — special discount https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/healthylifeapproach 🔋 WHOOP 5.0 — Medical-grade recovery, strain and sleep tracking — free band + one month free https://join.whoop.com/us/en/9302C0E0/ 💓 Pulsetto — Vagus nerve stimulation for HRV and parasympathetic recovery — special discount https://pulsetto.sjv.io/HealthyLife ☀️ Sunlighten — Infrared sauna therapy for detox, recovery and cardiovascular health — special discount https://share.sunlighten.com/KristenBeasley Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode helped you, the single best thing you can do is subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds, and it's how other women in perimenopause find this show. Then share it with one friend who needs to hear it. #HearingLoss #BrainHealth #MenopauseHealth #Womenshealth #HealthyAging ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider before making medical or health decisions. Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you.