Please Check This Headphone Setting, Neurologist Urges

Woman listening to musicIn a TikTok video, neurologist Dr Baibing Chen, who uses the name Dr Bing online, shared the three things he never does (or has stopped doing) in order to maintain his brain health. First, he advised against using a massage gun on your neck ― this, he says, risks damaging superficial arteries that can tear under repeated strain, potentially leading to blood clots and subsequent strokes. He also recommended we avoid holding in sneezes. Doing so, Dr Bing states, may rupture your eardrums and, in very rare cases, cause damage to blood vessels in your brain.But to help decrease his risk of dementia, the neurologist says he follows strict music listening rules, too. Don’t blast loud music in your ears for way too long“I used to be guilty of this, but I don’t do it anymore,” Dr Bing admitted. “Loud music isn’t just bad for your ears ― it’s actually bad for your brain.” This is because, he explained, even mild hearing loss increases your dementia risk. Alzheimer’s UK say that those who develop worse hearing between the ages of 40-65 may be especially at risk, adding hearing loss may even count as an early sign of dementia. “Sounds above 85 decibels (dB), similar to city traffic, can cause damage over time, while exposure to 100+ dB, like loud concerts or many earbuds at max volume, can cause permanent hearing loss.” As the neurologist points out, receiving help and treatment for any existing hearing loss can help to mitigate the risk of developing dementia. Still, until then, the expert advised, it is best for your brain health to listen to music at the correct volume. @doctor.bing3 more things I don’t do as a neurologist. #brain#neurology#brainhealth#neurologist#doctor#neuroscience♬ original sound - Dr. Bing, MD MPHWhich music settings should I use to protect my brain health?The World Health Organisation (WHO)says you should set your phone’s volume, whether listening to music through headphones or your device’s speakers, “to no more than 60% of maximum.” They add that you can safely listen to up to 80dB for up to 40 hours a week; it goes down to four hours a week at 90dB. So, the WHO says, it’s best to keep your music below 80dB in general.Related...The Nutrient Linked To Lower Cancer, Heart Disease, And Dementia RiskThis Eating Change May Be A Sign Of Dementia Among Under-65sDementia Is The UK's Leading Cause Of Death, But How Does It Actually Kill?

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