The Better Hearing Institute says that the following activities need to be approached with caution when it comes to hearing: firearms, firecrackers, power tools, music concerts, dance clubs, NASCAR, sporting events, motorcycles, motorboats, snowmobiles, powerboats and boom cars.
To begin to make changes when it comes to recreational noise, consider wearing protective hearing devices. For example, wear earplugs at concerts, or invest in a pair of protective earmuffs similar to those children wear. Wear them when engaging in loud activities at home, such as yard work or DIY projects to protect ears in the long run.
Second, know the body’s signals when it comes to too much noise. The first signal is that familiar ringing sound that occurs after partaking in loud activities. This signals an unsafe situation that is too loud.
The second signal is the experience of dull-sounding noise after participating in an excessively noisy situation.
So take precautions when it comes to recreational noise before it’s too late.
3. Take steps to avoid developing diabetes.
According to the CDC, more than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes, but one in four doesn’t even know it. And 86 million Americans have developed prediabetes, yet nine out of 10 people are unaware that they have it.
Here’s the thing: Diabetes and hearing loss go hand in hand.