{"id":11559,"date":"2023-10-06T00:34:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T07:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=11559"},"modified":"2023-10-06T00:34:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T07:34:08","slug":"how-to-choose-headphones-to-prevent-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/how-to-choose-headphones-to-prevent-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Headphones to Prevent Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss<\/a> across all age groups? Since October is Audiology Awareness Month, we want to highlight the various ways you can protect your hearing. One essential way to do that is choosing the right pair of headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Noise-induced Hearing Loss? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when the sensitive hair cells of the inner ear are damaged by loud sound. These hair cells are an essential part of the hearing process and, once damaged, cannot be repaired.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noise-induced hearing loss can occur from a one-time exposure to an extremely loud sound, such as an explosion. However, it often occurs from listening to loud sounds 85 decibels (dB) or above for an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many common activities can reach noise levels louder than this, such as riding motorcycles, attending concerts at the Kirkland Performance Center and listening to your headphones too loudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research on Headphone Use and Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 2022 study of adult participants between the ages of 20 and 40 found that subclinical hearing loss was found in 83.4% of headphone users.<\/a> Participants who used their headphones for multiple reasons, such as listening to music, gaming and education, accounted for a higher proportion of hearing loss than those who use headphones for only one purpose.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three Ways to Listen to Headphones Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n