Watch the volume when using earbuds or headphones

Personal, portable electronics have led to people playing more audio, at louder volumes, for extended periods of time. This is the biggest concern today, says Dr. Alexiades. People dont realize how loud their devices are, especially when they are turning up the volume to combat background noise. To avoid hearing damage, Dr. Alexiades recommends setting the volume while inside and leaving it there. Noise-cancelling earbuds or headphones that block out background noise can also help listeners avoid turning the volume up too high.