Health 411 - Hearing Health

Our ears are a powerful tool we use every single day to perceive sounds and interpret vibrations as something we can understand. A major issue is that ears can be damaged pretty easily, and the damage can be permanent if we aren't careful. Whether it's prolonged loud volumes from headphones, or loud concerts, many factors can play into damaging ones hearing ability.In today's episode of Health 411, Dr Jonathan Karp and student producer Dan Loges discuss the importance of hearing health and how people can lose their hearing. They discuss the functions of the ear, reasons a person might be inclined to listen to loud music or turn up the volume in their headphones, and more. Tune in to this weeks episode of Health 411 to learn more about the importance of our ears as tools for the human body, and why it's important to keep them protected.