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Dr. Michel Neef: How do we future-proof our hearing?

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Publish Date
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 5:12pm
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We all know not to listen to loud music, but what actually qualifies as "loud" music? Is the old "60% volume for 60 minutes" still a good rule of thumb to follow? 

And noise cancelling headphones are becoming the status quo, but are they actually better for your ears? 

ENT Specialist Dr. Michel Neef joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss the importance of protecting your hearing. 

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