The combination of high-signal intensity and long listening duration is a proven formula for permanent, irreversible hearing loss.

Unfortunately, the ear buds are even more likely to cause hearing loss than the muff-type earphones that were used on Walkman and portable CD players.

We're seeing the kind of hearing loss in younger people that's typically found in aging adults.

We're seeing the kind of hearing loss in younger people typically found in aging adults. Unfortunately, the ear buds preferred by music listeners are even more likely to cause hearing loss than the muff-type earphones that were associated with the older devices.

You tend to have less hearing loss listening to something you like versus something that's just scrutiny.

I get a sense that you're really listening and hearing, and I commend you on that.