Hearing, it’s one of our five senses, and one of the ways we commonly understand and interact with the world. Therefore it makes sense that we would want to do everything we can to take care of it and improve it wherever possible. The good news is you can find out all about how to do this in the post below. Keep reading to find out more. 

Yoga and Meditation 

One of the best things you can do to improve your hearing is to engage in practices like yoga and meditation. They can both be calming, and also encourage deep breathing which means more oxygenated blood gets to your brain which in turn can help your body be more receptive to sounds. 

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Get your hearing checked regularly 

To improve your hearing, it also makes sense to get it checked regularly. After all, it’s just like going to the dentist twice a year to make sure there is nothing seriously wrong with your teeth. 

At a hearing check, you can expect to listen for specific noises and notify the specialist when you hear them. Your audiologist may also perform a physical check of your ears to check for any issues. 

In some cases, an online hearing check may be sufficient for the info needed to diagnose minor ear health conditions. However, most of the time a face-to-face check is better, especially if you can take a friend or loved one along with you who can also provide information about how you are currently hearing. 

Invest in a hearing aid 

One of the most effective ways to improve your hearing if it is not at the level you would like is to invest in a hearing aid. A hearing aid is a small device that fits either in or over the ear that amplifies sounds to improve how you hear them. 

There are many different types of hearing aids to choose from including Bluetooth hearing aids, which are particularly good for those that want to boost their experience of streaming media, or using their devices to make calls. The reason is that Bluetooth hearing aids can be directly connected to these devices making all sorts of things including telehealth appointments easier. 

Stop smoking 

Healthy blood to the delicate parts of the inner ear is crucial for good hearing. Unfortunately, smoking has been proven to reduce this, and cause hearing issues. 

To that end, if you want to do everything in your power to improve your hearing, quitting smoking, and stopping the intake of carbon dioxide into your body that can reduce blood flow is crucial. 

Be mindful of the volume 

Loud noises can damage our ears, and it’s not just one-off situations in which this can happen. Indeed, prolonged exposure to overloud sound from devices like ear pods, TVs, radios, and even in work situations can slowly begin to erode our hearing capacity. 

With that in mind, if you wish to boost your hearing, it makes sense to limit your exposure to loud noises, and add volume limits to your devices and headphones.