Reporting by Nadia Ramlagan
Many people are returning to recreational activities they suspended during the pandemic, and hearing experts warn cranking up music using earbuds can lead to hearing loss.
Dr. James Lewis, associate professor of audiology and speech pathology at the University of Tennessee, said many people listen to music while they are running a lawn mower or exercising in a loud gym. He explained listening to music over loud background noise can set the stage for ear damage.
"That's pretty hazardous," Lewis stressed. "Because what you tend to do when you're in a noisy environment, and you're trying to listen to...
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