{"id":1122,"date":"2021-11-18T21:01:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T21:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2021-11-18T21:04:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T21:04:16","slug":"the-heritage-of-hearing-and-how-genetics-plays-a-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/the-heritage-of-hearing-and-how-genetics-plays-a-part\/","title":{"rendered":"The Heritage of Hearing and How Genetics Plays a Part"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Many diseases and conditions seem to have a genetic component to them, and researchers continue to learn more about those connections every day. From cancer to heart conditions to rare disorders, genetics can often play a role in increasing your risk of developing certain conditions. This is true for some types of hearing loss<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you might think that age-related hearing loss wouldn\u2019t have a genetic component, some research has indicated that might not be the case. A study<\/a> of almost 400 families revealed that genetic factors contribute to age-related hearing loss, and that women were more likely to experience hearing loss that was influenced by genetics than men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to age-related hearing loss, there are a number of genetic disorders that are linked to hearing loss. A few of those include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are unsure about your genetic risk for hearing loss, one of the best ways to get information is to talk to your family members. Ask them about chronic or serious illnesses they\u2019ve experienced or remember other family members experiencing and find out when they started to develop symptoms. If you feel like doing a deeper dive into your family history, you can even visit places like West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This knowledge can help you in several ways. Knowing that you are potentially at risk for certain diseases can help you to make lifestyle adjustments to help lower your chances of developing the condition. For example, if you know heart disease runs in the family you can make it a priority to eat a heart-healthy diet and ensure you are getting enough exercise each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also inform your physician of your family history. This might compel them to order certain tests or check for things they wouldn\u2019t otherwise without knowing your particular risk factors. With any chronic condition or serious illness, the earlier it is caught, the better the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information about hearing loss or to schedule an appointment, call the experts at Aaron\u2019s Hearing Care today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGenetics and Age-Related Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Genetic Disorders That Play a Role in Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get Your Family History and Learn Your Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n