The human brain plays a very important role in processing the sound information that our ears receive and we can’t ignore it. A recent study done by the University of Pennsylvania indicates that there are links between hearing loss and mental conditions such as anxiety and depression.

The research suggests that hearing loss may lead to gray matter atrophy in auditory areas of the brain, particularly in older adults. Therefore, some brain exercises like puzzle solving and sound playing games can get your brain juices flowing.

Start playing strategic games. Strategic games, crossword puzzles, and brain teasers provide a great mental workout. They build on the brain’s capacity to form and hold onto cognitive associations. Try playing cards, puzzles, board games, or word/number games like Scrabble and Sudoku.
Practice having conversations in noisy places by simulating those environments at home. You can easily do this by turning on the radio or television to a normal volume, then have a conversation with others in the same room. Focus on the conversation while tuning out all other sounds. This will help your mind concentrate more on what’s important and train your ears to tune out unnecessary sounds.
Practice finding the source of the sound. Close your eyes and then ask someone to quietly move to different parts of the room or the house and make noises. Then you will have to identify the direction of the sound and its relation to the distance.
Practice recognizing various types of sounds. Go to a relatively quiet place, close your eyes, and try to identify all the different sounds in your environment. Try to understand and identify the different sounds that you can hear, both close and distant. The more you practice this exercise, the more sounds you will be able to recognize.

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