08/27/2026
This one is worth sharing with every parent you know. 👇
Researchers found that one in eight teenagers already shows measurable signs of noise-related hearing damage before they even finish high school.
Not older adults. Not factory workers. Teenagers!
The culprit is almost always the same, earbuds at high volume, for long stretches, every single day. The damage is gradual, invisible, and permanent. And because it happens slowly, most kids have no idea it is happening.
As a new school year starts and the earbuds go back in, it is a good time to check in. A baseline hearing evaluation takes less than an hour and gives you a clear picture of where your child's hearing actually stands.
Early awareness always leads to better outcomes. And this is one of those things that is much easier to protect than it is to reverse.
If you have been meaning to get this done, now is a good time. 🍎
