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WORDS: TANYA PEAREY.

The everyday things that can HARM YOUR HEARING Headphones Any level of sound over 85dB can be harmful to the ears, especially if exposed to it for long periods. So keep levels low, don’t listen with headphones for more than an hour at a time and ensure that 15-minute breaks are taken. Smoking and drinking Smoking can have a huge impact on hearing, with 70% of smokers having a greater chance of developing hearing loss. Alcohol consumption in large quantities, over a long period of time, can also contribute to a hearing impairment, as damage to the central auditory cortex of the brain can occur. Being inactive Exercise keeps blood flowing around your body, including your ears. Good circulation keeps oxygen levels up, and keeps the internal parts of the…

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Woman's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 18-Oct-2022

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