{"id":9929,"date":"2023-07-12T09:01:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T16:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9929"},"modified":"2023-07-12T09:01:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T16:01:28","slug":"move-it-how-exercise-keeps-your-hearing-in-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/move-it-how-exercise-keeps-your-hearing-in-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"Move It! How Exercise Keeps Your Hearing in Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Need some extra motivation to stick with your exercise routine? Research shows regular activity can help your auditory system stay strong, delaying age-related hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You don\u2019t have to be a gym rat to reap the benefits. Even moderate-intensity activities can help preserve your hearing health by increasing blood flow to the ears, keeping the inner ear functioning optimally. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Research Doesn\u2019t Lie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly breaking a sweat has its benefits. Studies reveal that people over 50 who are genetically disposed to hearing loss and complete 20\u201330 minutes of cardio five times a week have a better chance of keeping their hearing system healthy.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, individuals over 50 who have moderate or high cardiovascular fitness levels maintain hearing sensitivity comparable to people in their 30s, keeping age-related hearing loss at bay.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Exercise to Your Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not getting the recommended 20\u201330 minutes of daily aerobic activity? No worries. It\u2019s easy to sneak exercise into your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engage in short bursts of activity<\/strong>\u2014you need 20\u201330 minutes of total exercise daily, not all in one session, so break up those 30 minutes into two 15-minute chunks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick types of cardio you enjoy\u2014<\/strong>Find activities you find fun and can commit to doing regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team up with a workout buddy<\/strong>\u2014Consider joining a hiking group, or ask your work pal to join you on a quick walk during lunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Healthy, Happy and Hearing Well<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already experiencing signs of hearing loss, consider seeking help sooner rather than later. Untreated hearing loss can affect your overall well-being, putting you at risk for depression, cognitive decline and falls.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You deserve to live a life full of good health and happiness. Exercising regularly, getting hearing checkups and receiving hearing loss treatment if needed make it more likely that you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule your hearing checkup, call <a href=\"tel:(503)%20485-2581\">(503) 485-2581<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 Phan, Y. (2018). Get moving to preserve your hearing. Hearing Health Foundation. <a href=\"https:\/\/hearinghealthfoundation.org\/blogs\/get-moving-to-preserve-your-hearing\">https:\/\/hearinghealthfoundation.org\/blogs\/get-moving-to-preserve-your-hearing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 The Hearing Review. (2008). Exercise promotes hearing health. <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingreview.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-prevention\/exercise-promotes-hearing-health\">https:\/\/hearingreview.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-prevention\/exercise-promotes-hearing-health<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need some extra motivation to stick with your exercise routine? 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