Women’s Health: Regular Exercise may Lower Risks of Hearing Loss

A Study on Women's Exercise Routines and Hearing Health

Analysts from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA reviewed 20 years of female nurses’ health records. They examined whether body mass index (BMI), the circumference of their waist, and physical activity had any relation to hearing loss. 

The authors of this study were aware of the adverse repercussions of hearing loss that went untreated, observing how communication and social skills can impact a person’s psychosocial well-being and overall quality of life. They strived to determine lifestyle factors that could be changed by the test subjects so that they may lower their chances of hearing loss. 

Conclusions on the Study

The study found that female nurses with higher BMI and larger waist circumferences were linked to a higher risk of hearing loss. There was a reduced risk of hearing loss if the test subjects engaged in regular exercise - these included walking, aerobics, swimming, and other less intense exercises.       

They also found walks that lasted at least 2 hours each week, lower the risk of hearing loss.  

If you’re working up the motivation to increase your exercise routine, add hearing health to that list. 

Are you, or a loved one, experiencing hearing loss? Contact us at Pure Sound Hearing for a complimentary hearing test and consultation. 

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