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Lancet Study Names Untreated Hearing Loss Largest Preventable Dementia Risk Factor

The Ultimate Human · Brandon Sawalich: On The Science of Hearing Loss, Dementia Prevention & AI Hearing Technology · June 4, 2026
Lancet Study Names Untreated Hearing Loss Largest Preventable Dementia Risk Factor
The Ultimate Human
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Brandon Sawalich: On The Science of Hearing Loss, Dementia Prevention & AI Hearing Technology
"They named untreated hearing loss as the single largest modifiable risk factor for dementia."
Gary Brecka and Brandon Sawalich discussed a peer-reviewed Lancet study identifying untreated hearing loss as the number one modifiable risk factor for dementia, surpassing diet, exercise, and other interventions. The study was a large-scale, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. This positions hearing health as a critical yet overlooked longevity intervention.
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