Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Silent Danger

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As someone who frequently posts about the benefits of technology, I also want to highlight the importance of stepping back to take care of our health. One key area is protecting our hearing from prolonged exposure to loud sounds, especially through earphones.

Sounds at or below 70 decibels, like group conversations, vacuum cleaners, or a quiet room at 40 dB, are generally safe. However, noise levels above 85 decibels, such as using headphones at around 100 decibels, can slowly but surely cause hearing damage. Imagine listening to an office meeting or music for more than 8 hours a day—the damage starts right there.

I know the picture in this post and the headphones look cool, but we also need to remind ourselves of the adverse effects of using headphones for too long.

I'm urging everyone to follow Dr. Pal's 60-60 rule: listen at 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes at a time. Don’t be like Saravanakumara, Dr. Pal's friend (LOL).

We all know how much we rely on headphones. I, too, have used them for longer hours. But after listening to Dr Palaniappan Manickam I've started to follow this rule—not completely yet, but I'm making progress in reducing my headphone use.

Stay safe, protect your hearing, and follow Dr. Pal for more invaluable advice! Remember, balancing technology use with health is key.

Resource : https://lnkd.in/ecsXAUFn


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