Millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise every day. This episode we discuss how to tell if you’re at risk of hearing loss and what to do about it.

Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Lauren Dragan

Additional Reading:

Products We Recommend:

Apple Watch with sound metering: Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
An app for any phone to monitor sound levels: NIOSH Sound Level Meter
Earplugs for concerts or other loud moments: Loop Experience 2 or Loop Switch
Noise cancelling earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5
Noise cancelling over-ear headphones: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700
Noise Isolating tips for most earbuds: Comply ear tips
Earmuffs for babies: Ems for Kids Baby Earmuffs
Earmuffs for kids and teens: Muted Earmuffs
Earplugs for kids and teens: Loop kids
Headphones for sleeping: AcousticSheep SleepPhones Wireless and Soundcore sleep A20
Noise cancelling headphones for kids: Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet-Plus
Lauren loves: Bearaby Cotton Napper

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Life is Too Loud

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Life is Too Loud