Wearing Headphones Right Now? Follow These 5 Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss

Whether you're wearing headphones or earbuds like AirPods to listen to your music, videos, movies or TV shows, it's important to remember that repeated exposure to loud noises can cause hearing loss. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent hearing loss caused by unsafe listening practices that could be avoided. 

If you regularly wear headphones for work or pleasure, there are simple steps you can take to avoid hearing loss down the line.

1. Turn down the volume

Honestly, it's that easy: Just turn down the volume coming through your headphones or earbuds. Don't stop there, though. Make an effort to keep volumes from other sources low, too, such as when you watch TV at home. 

Also, if you feel like you can't get the volume low enough, check to make ...