Have you ever heard the phrase “brain food”, or run across lists like the “12 best foods to boost brain power”? They usually discuss edibles like fish and spinach and berries — foods that scientists say can improve our memory and focus. But the nourishment your mind gets from these literal foods is nothing compared to the mental health benefits of the “brain food” in the video below. Humans are social, and we thrive when we’re engaged with the world around us. Subsequently, we can get weaker socially — and then cognitively — when we are deprived of auditory sustenance. Treating hearing loss helps ensure your brain never goes hungry. Fuel for your brain is just one benefit of better hearing. To see 49 more, download our free 50 Benefits of Better Hearing eBook. Join our community of Starkey Blog subscribersWant a week's worth of Starkey blogs delivered to your inbox? Sign up here.