{"id":1330,"date":"2020-02-28T17:35:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T17:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/?p=1330"},"modified":"2020-11-13T17:18:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:18:14","slug":"healthy-hearing-tips-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/healthy-hearing-tips-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Hearing Tips for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>It\u2019s\r\nnever too late to make a goal to try to better yourself. Now that we are two\r\nmonths into 2020, why not add protecting your hearing health to your list of\r\nresolutions? Below is a list of tips to help you accomplish and exceed your\r\ngoal of healthy hearing. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand\r\nthe Signs of Hearing Loss <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2020.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1331\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/types\/\">Hearing loss<\/a> is a progressive condition that can slowly develop over many years. Being able to identify the signs can help you seek treatment early. Commons signs of hearing loss include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Speech sounding muffled<\/li><li>Understanding words is difficult, especially with background noise<\/li><li>Hearing consonants is challenging <\/li><li>Asking others to repeat themselves often <\/li><li>Turning the volume up on the television or radio<\/li><li>Withdrawing from conversations<\/li><li>Avoiding social settings <\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make\r\nSure Your Device Is Up to Date<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Consider when you last brought in your <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\">hearing devices<\/a> to be cleaned or fit. If you cannot remember, that is a sign it has been too long. You should be visiting your audiologist every six months for a check-up and a professional cleaning. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While at\r\nthis appointment, discuss any challenging listening situations you found\r\nyourself in and any problems you are having with your hearing aids. Chances\r\nare, these problems can be fixed by an updated device. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The\r\ntechnology within hearing aids has been advancing quickly. Newer devices are\r\nBluetooth enabled, and many come with a rechargeable battery option. They are\r\nmuch better at identifying speech from background noise and determining which\r\nsounds are important to amplify.&nbsp; <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Lifestyle\r\nChanges <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>New\r\nstudies are coming out linking poor diet and health habits with hearing loss.\r\nGetting enough vitamins in your diet may help to prevent hearing loss. Smoking\r\nalso has an impact on your hearing. Studies show the toxic chemicals in cigarettes\r\ncan damage your inner ear and auditory nerve. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Aware\r\nof Decibels<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sounds\r\nare measured in decibels (dB). Anything over 85 dB can cause permanent damage\r\nto your hearing. Understanding what sounds are too loud and when you should\r\nwear hearing protection can help save your hearing. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), more than 15 percent of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">noise-induced hearing loss<\/a>. The easiest way to prevent this type of hearing loss is to wear hearing protection. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Understanding hearing loss and how to protect yourself is key to keeping your new year\u2019s resolution. To learn more tips and tricks, contact your audiologist at <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/about\/about-us\/\">Indiana Hearing Specialists<\/a> today. <\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s never too late to make a goal to try to better yourself. Now that we are two months into 2020, why not add protecting your hearing health to your list of resolutions? Below is a list of tips to help you accomplish and exceed your goal of healthy hearing. 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