Turn down the iPod to save your hearing
Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 22:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Today's ubiquitous MP3 players permit users to listen to crystal-clear tunes at high volume for hours on end — a marked improvement on the days of the Walkman. But according to Tel Aviv University research, these advances have also turned personal listening devices into a serious health hazard, with teenagers as the most at-risk group.