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How Alcohol Affects Your Hearing And Cause Hearing Loss

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a cocktail with friends once in awhile, but if you’re in the habit of drinking excessively, beware. Your hearing health may be at risk. In fact, your brain may be shrinking. Researchers believe excessive drinking may damage the auditory cortex in the brain, causing it to shrink. That means that even though the ears may be functioning properly, the brain is unable to correctly process the sounds.

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