Preventing Hearing Loss

Whether you can still discern every word of every conversation or you've already noticed some loss of clarity, there is lots you can do to keep your hearing sharp and healthy.

Shhhhhhh. The most important thing that you can do to preserve your hearing is to protect yourself from loud noises, says Dr. House. Wear ear protection if you're mowing the lawn, riding in a noisy motorboat, or going to a monster truck rally, he advises.

Buy the CD. Fun as it is to go and see your favorite stars on their nostalgia tours, be aware that the volume at concerts has gotten no less ear splitting than what you remember. "We've seen people who suffered permanent hearing loss from one exposure at a concert or disco," says Dr. House.

Be smart on the job. Habitual exposure to noise is worse than the occasional blast of jet engine noise you hear as you climb the steps to your commuter flight. If you work in an area where people routinely have to raise their voices to be heard, you're at risk. Wear ear protection, and wear it consistently, says Dr. House.



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