6 simple ways to protect your hearing now before it’s too late, according to experts

6 simple ways to protect your hearing now before it’s too late, according to experts

Everyday habits could impact auditory health as you age

Making small changes now can help protect your ears and hearing later in life, experts advise. (iStock)

Foam earplugs are an affordable, easy-to-carry option that reduce noise by 15 to 30 decibels. (iStock)

The World Health Organization recommends that adults aged 50 through 64 have their hearing screened by an audiologist every five years. (iStock)

Current smokers are 61% more likely to experience prevalent hearing loss compared to non-smokers. (iStock)

The American Tinnitus Association notes that most cases of tinnitus are linked to sensorineural hearing loss, the type that typically occurs with age. (iStock)