How Loud Noise Harms the Entire Body

Loud music – they don’t do a body good.

Everyone knows that excessive noise levels are bad for our hearing, but most people don’t realize the negative impact they can have on our overall health.

Hearing Associates in Mason City, Iowa reminds you that permanent hearing loss can occur when we’re exposed to noise levels of 85 decibels over eight hours. Louder sounds do irreversible damage more quickly – 100 decibels can threaten your hearing after just 15 minutes, while 110 decibels is an immediate cause of hearing loss. Remember, a normal conversation is about 50 decibels.