Getting physical exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It lowers your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. It can improve your mood and help with symptoms of depression and anxiety. It can boost energy and improve the quality of your sleep.
And yes, it can even benefit your hearing health!
How Exercise Benefits Hearing
Physical exercise can help prevent heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and other diseases affecting blood vessels. These diseases put you at an elevated risk of developing hearing loss. Physical exercise reduces your risk of developing these conditions by:
- Improving cardiovascular function which research has correlated to improved hearing
- Increasing oxygen levels in the body
- Reducing production of free radicals
- Improving blood flow and circulation
If You’re Just Starting Out
The good news about physical exercise is that there are countless ways to incorporate it into your daily life in ways that work for you such as:
- Going for hikes or nature walks.
- Taking a yoga class.
- Riding your bike
- Working in your garden.
- Taking an aerobics class at Decatur Recreation Center or a local gym.
Turn Down the Volume
If you decide to take a class at a gym or a recreation center, just make sure to be mindful of how loud the music is. Some classes use music as a motivating tool, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, it becomes a problem when the volume gets above 90 dB.
That volume can cause permanent damage to the ear with longer exposure and cause tinnitus in some people after just a few minutes. If you notice your gym playing extremely loud music, consider using earplugs or other protective hearing devices.
For more information about hearing health or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, call Advanced Hearing today.