First, make sure music isn’t blasting so loud that people nearby can hear it. Experts say that this simple tool is one of the best indicators that the music is turned up too loud.
Second, use common sense. MedlinePlus advises listening to music at level four or less. Anything more for just 15 minutes a day can increase the risk of hearing loss.
So be aware of the volume of listening devices while working out and limit headphone time.
2. Protect ears from excessive recreational noise levels.
It’s a noisy world. There is outside noise everywhere that can damage hearing, and ears are paying the price for this exposure.
According to the Better Hearing Institute, 10 million Americans have irreversible hearing damage. And about 30 million people are subjected to concerning noise levels on a daily basis.
But how and what noises damage ears?
Fine hairs in the inner ear are damaged when exposed to excessive noise, much as they are as the human body ages. This accelerated damage often results in permanent, sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears), according to the Better Hearing Institute.
This noise can be insidious and occurs in unexpected places, so take note of the risks.