Brandon Sawalich: Dementia Prevention, Hearing Loss & AI Hearing Technology | TUH #275

About this video

Brecka interviews Brandon Sawalich of Starkey Hearing Technologies about hearing loss as an overlooked longevity topic. Sawalich argues hearing loss is widespread, heavily stigmatized, and rarely connected by the public to brain health, isolation, and cognitive decline; Brecka highlights a Lancet study he describes as linking hearing loss and dementia risk. They discuss tinnitus as multifactorial, modern hearing technology as far less visible than older devices, and hearing as a form of exercise and connection for the brain.

Key takeaways

• Sawalich claims hearing loss affects tens of millions of Americans and is often dismissed as just aging
• Brecka cites a Lancet study he describes as finding a causal link between hearing loss and cognitive decline
• Sawalich argues untreated hearing loss drives social isolation, which compounds its effects
• Sawalich says no cure for tinnitus was identified, though hearing technology can help mask it for some people

Episode details: published June 4, 2026 · 8.8K views · 37:13 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Gary Brecka is a commercial health figure, not a physician. The claims described are Brecka’s or his guests’, presented for education — not medical advice and not endorsed by Self Growth Videos. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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