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Listen Up: Can Your Headphones Cause Permanent Hearing Loss?

April 25, 2025

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The New Indian Express Nagapattinam

If you own a smartphone, chances are that you spend a good amount of time wearing headphones—bluetooth earbuds, wired earphones, or over-the-ear models. These audio accessories have become part of our daily routines, helping us stay connected, enjoy entertainment, and stay focused during workouts, work sessions, or relaxation. But as headphones become more common, health experts are sounding alarm bells: could your listening habits be damaging your hearing?

- RAKESH KUMAR @New Delhi

Risks of loud listening Headphones and earbuds—especially when used with smartphones, gaming consoles, or TVs—can reach volumes over 100 decibels. That's about as loud as a chainsaw. According to hearing health professionals, exposure to sound at that level for just 15 minutes can cause permanent damage. The good news? You don't have to ditch your headphones. With a few smart adjustments, you can continue enjoying your audio without risking your hearing.

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Vedic ritual for Ram temple flag hoisting today

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Stronger regional security network key in changing global order: Doval

NATIONAL Security Adviser Ajit Doval Thursday underscored the “significance” of strengthening regional partnerships amid a “rapidly changing and challenging global security environment,” as he opened the NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi.

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