Staying power

Loud noise and tiredness

When we think energy, we rightly focus on exercise, diet, or sleep. But have you ever considered how crucial your ears are to staying energised, especially in environments like clubs and festivals where you might be there for many hours?

Prolonged exposure to high noise levels doesn’t just affect hearing; it’s been shown to drain energy and trigger fatigue.

The Science Behind the fatigue

Our auditory system is finely tuned to process sounds and alert us to changes in our environment. But when exposed to loud noise for extended periods, your body enters a sustained state of stress. Research has shown that loud environments can lead to increased cortisol levels – a stress hormone that overtime can contribute to exhaustion and reduced energy.

The majority of the scientific work in this area has been conducted in the work place, where the demands on our brains are very different to a night-out. However, if you’re trying to optimise your staying power you should think about your ears.

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