Chances are you’ve worn headphones more times than you can count. You might not crank up the volume to the highest level. But listen up! Hearing experts say you’re probably still playing your music or video games too loud.
A 2022 study found something that supports that idea. More than 1 billion teens and young adults worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss. One big reason is the growing popularity of earbuds and headphones.
Still, many kids don’t think they need to worry about protecting their hearing.
“One myth about hearing loss is that only older people like grandma and grandpa get it. That’s not the case,” says Dr. Michele DiStefano.
DiStefano and other experts say there are some simple steps you can take to help protect your ears.
How many times have you worn headphones? It’s probably more than you can count. You might not crank up the volume to the highest level. But listen up! Hearing experts say you’re probably still playing music or video games too loud.
A study done in 2022 supports that idea. More than 1 billion teens and young adults worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss. One big reason is the growing popularity of earbuds and headphones.
Still, many kids don’t think they need to worry about protecting their hearing.
“One myth about hearing loss is that only older people like grandma and grandpa get it. That’s not the case,” says Dr. Michele DiStefano.
DiStefano and other experts say you can take some simple steps to help protect your ears.