06/22/2026
Protecting your hearing is just as important as protecting your skin this summer! If it is the roar of fireworks or your favorite concert, high decibels can lead to permanent neurological changes.
Keep your "summer soundtrack" safe with these 5 tips:
- High-Fidelity Plugs: Use "musician’s earplugs" to lower the volume without losing the sound quality.
- The Distance Rule: Stay at least 200 feet away from fireworks—doubling your distance significantly reduces ear pressure.
- The 60/60 Rule: Limit headphone use to 60 minutes at 60% volume to prevent ear fatigue during travel.
- Take "Quiet Breaks": Step away from the noise for 10 minutes every hour to let your inner ear hair cells recover.
- Protect the Little Ones: Use over-ear muffs for kids, as their smaller ear canals are more sensitive to loud bursts.
Your hearing is part of your brain health, let's protect it! 🧠