You Might Want To Turn That Down A Little

Most of us listen to our music way louder than we should (the Puerto Ricans in my Humboldt Park neighborhood reallllyyyy like to listen to their music at pulsating decibels). We use our IPODS to audibly disconnect from the outside world. And earplugs at concerts are still kinda nerdy. But one in three American Adults are suffering from some degree of hearing loss.

Common risk factors include workplace noise (like my boss yelling all the time?), firearms, and loud music. Smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes may also increase your risk of accruing hearing loss. So put out that cigarette and step away from the cheese burger!