The eyes are said to be the windows of the soul. The eyes can provide a lot of information about an individual’s emotional state. Research now shows that the ears can provide information about one’s inner life. Earwax can be a sign of stress, to be precise.
One study showed that the earwax can measure cortisol levels. Cortisol, a hormone of “fight or flight”, sends alarm signals to the brain when it senses stress. Although cortisol can easily be measured in blood, it only provides a snapshot of one’s hormone levels in time. Earwax, however, shows a buildup of the stress hormone. Researchers hope that earwax will be able to help diagnose depression and anxiety. It will improve mental health assessments.
Noise can be stressful. You may have noticed that there are many people blowing leaves around your area. Noise complaints are most common with leaf blowers. It can be distracting to be in a Zoom meeting with a loud, annoying leaf blower outside.
“Exposure noises from traffic and crowds can make it harder to bear and increase stress levels, which can lead to anxiety and a decrease in quality of life.” As an attempt to avoid noise, isolation can be a result of noise sensitivity.
As we age, our sense of hearing loss can be exacerbated. This can lead to a decrease in their mental and physical health, such as increased risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is normal for us to get less sensitive to noises that are too loud or jarring as we age.
It can be difficult to remain calm and focused in the midst noise pollution.
What can you do to reduce your time in loud places? You can reduce your time spent in noisy places. Reduce the amount of noise in your house. I muted commercials while watching TV, for example. You can muffle general noises in your home with the help of carpet, drapes and rugs. Plants absorb sound waves. Use filtered earplugs or noise-canceling headphones. Remember that not all noises are bad. A white noise machine can be used to reduce the noise pollution. Set aside noise-free times. You will feel happier.
