MP3 players and hearing loss

Are MP3 players harmful to your ears and/or hearing? There is a lot of new research trying to answer the problem. The evidence does support that the intensity of the sound as well as the duration over time can be harmful and potentially cause permanent damage. Multiple newspapers and medical organizations have published articles on the topic. A few are linked below.

[The Budding Health Problem Of Earbuds - CBS News]
[Hearing loss: MP3 players can pose risk - MayoClinic.com]
[Teens' MP3 Habits May Up Hearing Loss - Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com]

The bottom line is:
Minimize the duration of listening
Certainly cut back on the volume

Soft classical or country music is a very good option!!

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