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Your earbuds and you: What all that listening is doing to us

Body Electric

CHAPTER

Protecting Hearing Health in a Noisy World

The chapter delves into a study by Apple and the University of Michigan, exploring the impact of sound exposure from headphones and earbuds on hearing health. It discusses the concerning increase in volume and duration of listening to audio content, highlighting the risks it poses. Practical tips for safeguarding hearing, including setting volume limits and utilizing noise-canceling features, are provided.

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