The BBC reports the London Underground noise could damage hearing, as many lines reach noise levels greater than 105 decibels.
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Australians are in danger of hearing loss
An Australian University found that 1 in 10 Australians use personal listening devices at dangerously high volumes & show signs of hearing loss.
Loud music is just as addictive as smoking
Loud music is just as addictive as smoking. Break the habit and save your hearing by lowering the volume and protecting your ears.
Will the nation’s young be obese with hearing loss, too?
Will the nation’s young be obese with hearing loss, too? Yes, if no one will educate their parents about noise and hearing loss.
New Yorker writer worries about her ears–you should be worried, too
New Yorker writer Amanda Petrusich is worried about her hearing and you should be too, as 25% of Americans have noise-induced hearing loss.
85 decibels is not a safe sound level for anyone, particularly children
85 decibels is not safe for anyone, particularly children. So why are manufacturers selling “kid safe” headphones “limited” to 85 db?
Transit noise can damage your hearing
A new study shows that transit noise can make you lose your hearing. Until governments act to lower the volume, protect your ears now!
Hearing Loss Hits A Younger Generation
An epidemic of noise-induced hearing loss will only get worse in coming decades as today’s children begin to use earbuds at earlier ages.
This new year resolve to avoid products that damage health (even when used as directed)!
This new year resolve to avoid products that damage health (even when used as directed)! Click here to see what you should avoid to protect your hearing.