National Save Your Hearing Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Wear earplugs</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">When in loud environments, wearing earplugs is a great way to protect your hearing. Earplugs come in different sizes and shapes, so make sure to find ones that fit comfortably and are rated for the noise level you will be exposed to.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Turn down the volume</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">When listening to music or watching TV, keep the volume at a moderate level. Keep the volume at a lower level if you are using headphones or earbuds, as they direct sound directly into your ears.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Take regular breaks</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">If you find yourself in a particularly noisy environment, take regular breaks so that you can give your ears a rest from the loud sounds.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Get your hearing checked</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Having your hearing checked regularly is important in order to catch any hearing loss early on and to ensure that your ears are functioning properly.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Educate yourself</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Learning about how noise can affect your hearing can help you stay informed and make better decisions when it comes to protecting your hearing.</p></div>

<div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>A.</span>Hearing loss is a growing concern</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>According to the World Health Organization, more than 5% of the world’s population – or 466 million people - have disabling hearing loss. Furthermore, 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 years old suffer from some degree of hearing impairment, and this number is expected to double by 2050.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>B.</span>Loud noise can cause permanent damage</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>A important part of preserving your hearing health is protecting yourself from loud noises. Unprotected exposure to sounds exceeding 85 decibels can cause permanent damage to your ears and even lead to complete hearing loss. That's why it's so important that we recognize National Save Your Hearing Day!</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>C.</span>There are things you can do to protect your hearing</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>Protecting your hearing health doesn't have to be difficult. There are simple steps you can take such as wearing ear plugs or protective headphones when listening to music or using power tools, limiting your exposure to loud environments like concerts and sporting events, and getting regular checkups with an audiologist.</p></div>