Woman discusses the link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline

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A woman with a microphone discusses how untreated hearing loss is linked to faster cognitive decline. She explains that it happens so slowly most people don't notice and that it makes the brain work harder. The video features a medium shot of the woman speaking directly to the camera in a well-lit room with shelves and furniture in the background. The "RECORDED ON BIGVU" watermark is visible.

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Most people don't realize this, but untreated hearing loss is actually linked to faster cognitive decline. And the scary part is, it happens so slowly that most people don't even know it's happening at first. It's not about missing the words, it's about your brain working harder and overtime. That's what made me start paying attention to it. And honestly, what I found next really surprised me.

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Linda Bostick

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