Hearing aids are an investment to help you feel more comfortable and independent. However, they need to be maintained properly if you want them to last a long time.
When listening to headphones, noise levels should be no more than 85 decibels for adults and 75 decibels for children, audiologists say. Yet, many young people place their hearing at risk by commonly listening to music at 105 decibels when using MP3 players, smartphones and other devices, a new report from the World Health Organization shows.