What does the ear have to do with chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or mental health and cognition?
In the past, a hearing test only told us how well a person could hear.
Recent discoveries reveal a remarkable link between hearing and chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health. The ear can serve as an early warning system for metabolic changes, signaling the presence of chronic diseases. This insight is crucial as chronic conditions continue to rise, impacting healthcare costs significantly.
Employers play a vital role in this paradigm shift.
By integrating accessible and affordable virtual hearing preventive care, early detection and intervention become achievable, leading to better health outcomes and cost savings. Hearing health, often overlooked, should be a fundamental aspect of healthcare, benefiting employees, employers, the economy, and society at large.
Acknowledging the intricate connection between hearing and chronic conditions can revolutionize our healthcare approach. It can emphasize prevention while enhancing access to care and solutions that preserve quality of life.
Tuned is designed to support employees of all ages across the entire hearing spectrum, from prevention to intervention, offering a transformative approach to hearing health within the workplace.