By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: February 5, 2026, Updated October 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM 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…
If you’ve searched online for hearing loss solutions, you’ve probably seen magnesium come up again and again. Some sites even claim it can save or reverse your hearing. The truth is calmer — and a lot more specific. Let’s talk about what magnesium can do, what it can’t, and how to avoid wasting your time and money. Watch Magnesium for Hearing Loss:…
If you love someone with hearing loss, you may feel more exhausted than they do.Repeating. Rephrasing. Interpreting. Carrying every conversation.And over time, that burden can feel lonely. Here’s what’s actually happening — and what you can do to reconnect. Prefer to watch? Click here: Table of Contents Why You Feel So Alone What many partners…
A lot of people are surprised when I tell them not to buy hearing aids. But good hearing care isn’t about selling devices — it’s about understanding what’s really going on. Here are three real stories from my clinic here in Utah County that show exactly when waiting is the right move. Prefer to watch? Click below:…
Recently I heard from a gentleman in New York who follows my YouTube channel. He wanted the best hearing aids available — and he wanted to be sure his provider could perform Real Ear Measurement. He had narrowed it down to the Oticon Intent and Widex Allure and asked which one he should choose. I encouraged him, as I always do,…
Have you noticed conversations sounding muffled or exhausting after COVID—even when your hearing test says everything’s normal? You’re not imagining it. Many Utahns are finding that Long COVID can quietly change how their ears and brain work together, leading to tinnitus, “brain fog,” and hidden hearing loss that standard tests often miss. Want to watch…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) gets a lot of attention for sudden hearing loss. Some people call it a miracle. Others say it’s a myth. Find the truth here.
Many people don’t realize how much they’ve been missing until they start hearing clearly again. That was the case for John Holladay, a scientist living in Utah County, who recently shared his story with me in a heartfelt interview. You can watch the full conversation here on YouTube. Table of Contents When Hearing Loss Sneaks Up Like…
A patient once asked ChatGPT—privately, without saying who we are—“What’s the best clinic in Utah County for hearing loss?” The AI gave a careful, objective answer. It wasn’t written for us or any clinic. It compared Utah County options and explained how to judge quality in hearing care. That neutral perspective is worth sharing. If…
Before Tony Stark found our clinic, his world had grown quieter and more confusing by the day. Diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, he was living with hearing loss and tinnitus that made even simple conversations difficult. After disappointing results with hearing aids purchased from a warehouse club, Tony decided it was time to find professionals who specialized in hearing…
