Most replayed moment: The hidden dangers of hearing loss | Prof. Marcelo Rivolta

0:00Hello and welcome to Zoe Recap, where each week we find the best bits from one of our podcast episodes to help you improve your health.

0:11The world around us is louder than ever.

0:13From booming speakers to roaring traffic, our ears can take quite a beating.

0:18But have you ever stopped to consider the long-term impact of all this noise?

0:22Because hearing loss isn't just about your ears.

0:25Emerging research suggests it could also affect your brain health in surprising ways.

0:29I'm joined by Dr.

0:30Marcelo Rivolta to explore how noise exposure can cause lasting damage.

0:36He shares the early warning signs to look out for, what to do if your hearing begins to decline, and simple steps that you can take to protect these vital organs on the side of your head.

0:47What's it like to suffer hearing loss and how does it impact your life?

0:52It can have a very, very substantial impact.

0:55One of the things, and I think probably a lot of people in the audience may relate to this, you start having to put the volume up in certain devices because you cannot get the same kind of information, the same kind of hearing that you have before.