Promoting Safe Listening Habits for Young Gamers
May 30, 2025 - 07:13
Dr. Ana Anzola, an audiologist specializing in hearing health, emphasizes the importance of safe listening practices for children who enjoy playing video games. With the increasing popularity of gaming among young audiences, concerns about potential hearing loss have become more prevalent. Dr. Anzola advocates for awareness among families regarding the risks associated with prolonged exposure to loud sounds during gaming sessions.
To protect children’s hearing, she recommends setting volume limits on devices and encouraging regular breaks during gameplay. These simple yet effective strategies can help mitigate the risk of noise-induced hearing damage. Furthermore, Dr. Anzola suggests using noise-canceling headphones, which can reduce the need to increase volume levels in noisy environments.
In addition to these tips, she stresses the importance of educating children about the signs of hearing issues. By fostering an understanding of safe listening habits, families can help ensure that their children enjoy gaming without compromising their auditory health.
MORE NEWS
May 22, 2026 - 01:15
Bungie confirms it’s ending Destiny 2 updates to focus on new gamesThe end of major updates for Destiny 2 follows a steady decline in player numbers and a strategic pivot by Bungie toward new projects. The studio confirmed that after the final expansion, `The...
May 21, 2026 - 07:05
Middle-Earth Gets Its First True Open-World RPGWarhorse Studios, the team behind the acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, is taking on a new quest. The developer announced it is working on an open-world role-playing game set in J.R.R....
May 20, 2026 - 21:12
This 3-Minute Video Game Is Surprisingly Good at Spotting DepressionResearchers at New York University have developed a short video game that can be played on a smartphone and appears to be surprisingly effective at identifying signs of depression. The game, which...
May 20, 2026 - 10:22
Embracer says it will ‘more actively’ explore Deus Ex, TimeSplitters, and Saints Row partnershipsEmbracer Group has indicated it will take a more aggressive approach to licensing out some of its biggest video game properties, including Deus Ex, TimeSplitters, and Saints Row. The announcement...