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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAn estimated one of every three adults between ages 65 and 74 lives with hearing impairment, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders<\/a>. That makes it a common health challenge among aging populations. Research also shows that exercise can help reduce age-related hearing loss, also known as AHL. One recent study<\/a> using mice found that \u201cregular exercise slowed AHL\u201d and deterioration of the cochlea, the part of the inner ear that detects sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get the most out of a workout and help protect your ears, you\u2019ll want to reduce excess noise. Make sure that you wear quality earplugs and keep a good distance from speakers in group exercise classes \u2014 music volumes can reach well above the danger threshold of 85 decibels. If you use a personal music device, experts recommend turning the volume at least halfway down or lower from full volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People with heart disease are\u00a054% more likely\u00a0to have hearing loss.\u00a0Research shows<\/a> that people between the ages of 50 and 60 with a healthy heart have better hearing than their peers with poor cardiovascular outcomes. Just 30 minutes a day, five days a week of moderate to vigorous exercise helps cut the risk of heart disease, according to the\u00a0American Heart Association<\/a>. Even a light, brisk walk is better than nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nReduced Noise Means Better Hearing Over Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cardio Helps Your Ears And Your Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Link Between Hearing and Brain Function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n