TED Radio Hour Body Electric: Your earbuds and you—what all that listening is doing to us
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May 28, 2024 Exposure scientist Rick Neitzel, partnered with Apple, discusses the impact of daily listening habits on hearing. They explore safe listening practices and the future of
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Increased Headphone Use and Hearing Loss Risk
- Headphone and earbud usage has significantly increased, raising concerns about hearing health.
- The World Health Organization warns of potential hearing loss risk for over a billion young adults due to unsafe listening practices.
Lack of Data and the Apple Hearing Study
- There's limited data on the long-term effects of headphone use on hearing.
- The Apple Hearing Study aims to address this gap by analyzing listening habits and conducting hearing tests via smartphones.
Limit Max Volume
- Limit the maximum volume on your headphones, especially for children.
- Utilize built-in volume limit settings on devices.