Just as overtaxed joints wear out faster than those that are gently strengthened and stretched, ears become damaged if they're overexposed to loud noise. Protect your hearing by eating folate-rich foods -- found in leafy green veggies, egg yolks, and corn. And go easy on the heavy-metal concerts.
Common mistakes can seriously damage your hearing. In this video, audiologist Dr. Craig Kasper discusses the easy ways you can protect your hearing from normal but destructive noise.
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