Protect Your Hearing Now — There's No Undo Button

Hearing damage is cumulative and irreversible. The tiny hair cells in your inner ear don't regenerate — once they're gone, they're gone for good. Concerts, power tools, loud restaurants, even a long commute with the windows down all contribute. Carry earplugs to loud events. Take breaks in quiet spaces. Turn down your headphone volume one notch from where it feels comfortable. You won't miss the volume now, but you'll deeply miss the clarity in twenty years.