09/04/2025
April is Stress Awareness Month – did you know stress can affect your hearing?
Nicola is our Audiologist and Founder of Workplace Ear Care and has seen first hand how overlooked hearing health can be, especially in the quiet workplaces.
Stress has an impact on our hearing and early detection of hearing loss is key to protecting your hearing and overall wellbeing.
How does stress affect your hearing?
✅ Reduced blood flow to the inner ear
✅ Increase in Tinnitus
✅ Increase in hyperacusis – making you become more sensitive to everyday sounds
Managing your stress can help reduce the risk of developing hearing problems and tinnitus. There are many ways we can try to reduce stress:
☑️ Regular exercise – improves your blood circulation which is great for your inner ear
☑️ Relaxation practices like deep breathing – calms the nervous system and reduces cortisol levels
☑️ Good quality sleep – poor sleep affects your ability to manage tinnitus and hearing sensitivity
☑️ Take listening breaks – your ears need regular breaks from headphone use to avoid noise fatigue which can cause unnecessary stress on your ears
☑️ Talk to others whether that be a therapist, employer or friend
If you’re starting to notice changes in your hearing, or just want peace of mind, regular hearing tests with a qualified audiologist are the most accurate way to understand what’s really going on.
An in-person hearing check doesn’t just assess your hearing, it also includes a physical examination of your ears, ensuring nothing is missed. The test is efficient, reliable, and you get immediate feedback.
This is especially important in quiet work environments, where subtle hearing loss might go unnoticed but can still impact communication, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Bringing hearing tests into the workplace makes it easier for everyone to stay on top of their hearing health, and audiologists are the best people for the job!
Talk to us today to take a proactive step towards better hearing health at work.
See our blog post for more detailed information: www.workplaceearcare.co.uk/post/stress-awareness-month-and-hearing-loss
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