When we think about protecting our hearing, our minds usually jump to volume control. We think about turning down our headphones, stepping away from the concert speakers, or wearing earplugs at construction sites. While managing noise exposure is undoubtedly the number one rule of hearing conservation, there is another powerful tool in your wellness toolkit…
We all know what stress feels like. Your heart races, your muscles tense, and your mind starts to spin. It is a natural biological response designed to protect us from immediate danger. However, when stress becomes a constant companionโmorphing into chronic stressโits effects permeate nearly every system in the body, often in ways we least…