MP3 warning: Reduce volume and save hearing

BEWARE of that iPod.

Most MP3 users in Ireland are listening to music at dangerously high volume levels, new statistics reveal. Another worldwide study shows we are not alone.

An international research study from the Hear the World Foundation revealed people are risking damage to their hearing from over-exposure to amplified music, especially through the use of MP3 players. The findings echo similar studies undertaken by Hidden Hearing, the Irish hearing healthcare specialist which warns that MP3 players and other music devices provided as Christmas presents should be used sensibly.