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Published Oct 13, 2025

Protect & Improve Your Hearing & Brain Health | Dr. Konstantina Stankovic

Delve into the transformative impact of AI in hearing technologies with Dr. Konstantina Stankovic as she explores the profound interplay between auditory health, cognitive development, and quality of life, while emphasizing powerful strategies for preventing hearing loss through nutrition and new diagnostic approaches.
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  • Hearing Risks

    Hearing loss is influenced by a variety of factors, including environmental toxins and genetic predispositions. highlights the dangers of environmental pollutants like heavy metals and plastics, which can damage auditory neurons 1. She explains, "Neurons in the adult brain and even in the adolescent brain, they don't regenerate. And so anything that kills neurons is bad. It's that simple."

    Neurons in the adult brain and even in the adolescent brain, they don't regenerate. And so anything that kills neurons is bad. It's that simple.

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    Additionally, discusses the limited effectiveness of supplements for tinnitus, emphasizing the need for proper evaluation and treatment 2.

       

    Protection

    Protecting hearing in noisy environments is crucial, and suggests using earplugs and magnesium supplements as effective strategies 3. He notes, "Magnesium can protect against noise-induced hearing loss," based on studies in military settings. adds that loud environments can overstimulate the vestibular system, leading to potential hearing damage 4.

    Magnesium can protect against noise-induced hearing loss.

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    For those with superior semicircular canal dehiscence, loud sounds can be particularly distressing, highlighting the importance of protective measures 5.

       

    Nutrition

    Nutrition plays a vital role in hearing health, with magnesium being a key supplement. and discuss the benefits of magnesium, particularly in the context of migraines and tinnitus 6. Stankovic emphasizes, "What's good for your body is good for your hearing," advocating for a diet rich in green leafy vegetables and fish 7.

    What's good for your body is good for your hearing.

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    They caution against relying solely on supplements due to variability in dosages and recommend obtaining nutrients primarily from food sources.

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