“Wait, What Did You Say?” — Why Hearing Loss Is the Dementia Risk Nobody’s Talking About

Let’s be honest: hearing loss is not exactly the sexiest topic in women’s health. We’ll talk about hot flashes, dry vaginas, and hormone patches before we’ll admit we’re saying “huh?” way more often than we used to. But here’s the thing: your hearing is more than just volume control, it’s brain protection. And ignoring those early signs of hearing loss might actually accelerate something much scarier than asking someone to repeat themselves… dementia. So, before you roll your eyes and reach for your readers, hang with me. This is one midlife health topic that actually deserves your full attention…