By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: April 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM MDT You’ve seen the headline: “Tinnitus increases dementia risk by 68%.” The study is real, the figure is real, and the fear it triggers is understandable. But the conclusion most people draw from it — that tinnitus…
By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: April 2, 2026 3:30 PM MDT Table of Contents Most people think of hearing loss as a nuisance — something you push through, adjust to, or deal with later. After 20 years in audiology, I’ve seen what “dealing with it later” actually looks…
By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: March 9, 2026 3:30 PM MST Table of Contents Most people think hearing loss is just an inconvenience. They figure they’ll deal with it eventually. What they don’t know is that the damage — the kind happening inside the brain — may already be underway….
By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: February 6, 2026 3:30PM Introduction When was the last time you had a brain health screening? Most people never have. Here’s the problem: your hearing test and your brain health are connected. Therefore, if we only test your ears, we may miss the bigger story….
By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: February 5, 2026 Hearing loss is strongly linked to changes in brain function, cognitive load, social engagement, and fall risk. Research shows that untreated hearing loss increases listening effort, accelerates social withdrawal, and is associated with higher rates of cognitive decline and dementia. The 2024…
By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM Hearing aids represent one of the most effective medical interventions for hearing loss, yet misconceptions about how they work and who benefits from them persist. At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus — serving patients across northern Utah from clinics…
Research shows that untreated hearing loss doesn’t just affect your ears—it impacts your brain, your mood, and your ability to feel connected to the people you love.
The Controversy About Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline When Edward first walked into our clinic, he didn’t come because of memory problems. He came because his wife said the TV was always too loud. But as we got talking, he shared something quietly — lately, he’d been forgetting words. Losing track of conversations. Feeling left…
Untreated hearing loss causes daily fatigue and may affect memory. See how Fred improved his energy and cognition with treatment.
Hearing loss is linked to dementia, depression, diabetes, and more. Learn 6 surprising health concerns connected to untreated hearing loss.
