The Hearing & Brain Health Academy

Free learning on hearing and brain health from audiologist Andrew Campbell. Read the book, listen to the audiobook or work through the video course.

Ebook

Book cover: The Power of Sound, The Science of Staying Sharp, 2nd Edition, by Andrew Campbell

“Looking after your hearing is how you stay sharp, stay connected and stay in the room.”

From Chapter 13, The Longevity Priority

From the author of the Amazon best-seller Hearing & Brain Health

Free · 2nd Edition

The Power of Sound

The Science of Staying Sharp, by Andrew Campbell. The full book, with every chapter, the notes and the academic references. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer, or download the complete PDF (305 pages) to keep, print or pass on.

Download the PDF · 3.8 MB

Audiobook

Written by Andrew Campbell, audiologist. Listen in Andrew’s own voice, recreated with AI, or choose the British narrator. About 4 hours across 13 chapters and two appendices.

Your place is saved separately for each narrator, so you can switch at any time.

Short on time? The whole book in ten minutes

Every chapter in brief, from why hearing matters to the brain to the three steps that matter most.

Chapters

Press play on any chapter, or start at the beginning and let it run. Your place is saved on this device, so you can stop and come back at any time.

Share it with someone you love. The person you send it to may be the one in your family who has been smiling and nodding at dinner for years.

Video course

Eight modules on hearing and brain health. Start with Module 1 below.

Part 1

Introduction - Untreated Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline

Untreated hearing loss is a growing health concern with far reaching impacts on cognitive health if left untreated. Learn more in this module.

— Andrew Campbell

Hearing & Brain Health Foundational Research

Untreated hearing loss can result in up to 40% brain reduction in the parts associated with speech, hearing, language and memory. Learn more in this module.

Specific Links Between Untreated Hearing Loss & Dementia

Ageing is the leading cause of hearing loss; age related hearing loss will happen to everyone that lives long enough. Learn more in this module.

Hearing Loss, Cognition & Dementia prevention

It is not uncommon for people with hearing loss to be misdiagnosed with cognitive decline, dementia or even Alzheimer’s due to the similarity of symptoms. Learn more in this module.

Hearing, Vision, Happiness & Dementia

Hearing loss is a unique health issue, as it often has more impact on loved ones, potentially devastating relationships. Learn more in this module.

The Vicious Cycle, Background Noise & Independent Audiology

Untreated hearing loss can result in a vicious cycle involving social isolation, depression and physical inactivity, which can be exacerbated by diseases. Learn more in this module.

Catch it early, treat it early: Benefits of treating hearing loss

People are 5 times more likely to address a vision loss than a hearing loss, yet the impacts of hearing loss can have a far greater impact. Learn more in this module.

Taking the next steps

Hearing loss is easily assessed and treated. Learn more in this module.

Our Academy

In The Hearing & Brain Health Academy, You Will Learn

The far reaching impacts untreated hearing loss has on cognitive health.
The shocking statistics of up to 40% reduction in part of your brain as a result of untreated hearing loss.
The most common forms of hearing loss and its leading cause.
How misdiagnosis of cognitive decline, dementia, and even Alzheimer's happens for people with hearing loss.