Healthy Heart and Healthy Hearing Part 2

How does good cardiovascular health benefit hearing? The American Heart Association study concluded a healthy cardiovascular system can maintain the blood vessel health of the cochlea, thus protecting hearing. The typical recommendations apply to hearing health in conjunction with heart health. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, good cholesterol numbers and managing blood pressure are all standard and smart recommendations for maintaining cardiovascular health. These are a few simple steps that do not require expensive gym memberships or mystical diets. The American Heart Association recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of activity per day to begin making a difference in heart and overall body health.

No one wants to have a heart attack or lose their hearing. Talking to your general physician and your audiologist, or hearing professional, can be the start of a healthy heart and a lifetime of healthy hearing. Good cardiovascular health is not a cure-all for all hearing problems; however, maintaining blood vessel and heart health can go a long way toward preventative maintenance for your hearing health.

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