Headphones and Stress: their Impact on Hearing Health

We are witnessing a transformative rise in technological innovation, reshaping the way we experience the world around us. And it is in this age of smartphones and Bluetooth technology that the use of headphones has become ubiquitous. The affordability and portability of modern headphones have led to...

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Autores principales: Kalinec, Gilda M., Kalinec, Federico
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Publicado: Asociación de Medicina del Estrés y Psicoinmunoneuroendocrinología 2024
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topic auriculares
estrés
pérdida de audición relacionada con el ruido
inflamación
headphones
stress
noise-related hearing loss
inflammation
fones de ouvido
estresse
perda auditiva relacionada ao ruído
inflamação
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estrés
pérdida de audición relacionada con el ruido
inflamación
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stress
noise-related hearing loss
inflammation
fones de ouvido
estresse
perda auditiva relacionada ao ruído
inflamação
Kalinec, Gilda M.
Kalinec, Federico
Headphones and Stress: their Impact on Hearing Health
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estrés
pérdida de audición relacionada con el ruido
inflamación
headphones
stress
noise-related hearing loss
inflammation
fones de ouvido
estresse
perda auditiva relacionada ao ruído
inflamação
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Kalinec, Federico
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title Headphones and Stress: their Impact on Hearing Health
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description We are witnessing a transformative rise in technological innovation, reshaping the way we experience the world around us. And it is in this age of smartphones and Bluetooth technology that the use of headphones has become ubiquitous. The affordability and portability of modern headphones have led to a paradigm shift in the consumption of music, podcasts, audiobooks, and other audio content. Once mere utilitarian instruments, they have become intimate companions offering personalized soundscapes directly to the ears. However, noise-related hearing loss, a well-documented condition resulting from exposure to loud sounds, has become a pertinent concern due to the headphones' proximity to the delicate structures of the inner ear. In addition to possible hearing loss, prolonged use of headphones induces sensory overload, leading to mental fatigue and cognitive impairment, contributing to the development of stress and even depression, social isolation, communication difficulties, and reduced quality of life for individuals. Thus, recreational use of headphones is a double-edged sword. While offering convenience and personalized entertainment, it also poses risks to individuals' hearing and psychological health. Understanding the intricate connections between headphone use, hearing health, and stress can help people enjoy their audio experiences without compromising their long-term well-being.
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spelling I10-R287-article-429632024-05-22T19:02:35Z Headphones and Stress: their Impact on Hearing Health Auriculares y Estrés: su impacto en la salud auditivas Fones de Ouvido e Estresse: seu Impacto Na Saúde Auditiva Kalinec, Gilda M. Kalinec, Federico auriculares estrés pérdida de audición relacionada con el ruido inflamación headphones stress noise-related hearing loss inflammation fones de ouvido estresse perda auditiva relacionada ao ruído inflamação We are witnessing a transformative rise in technological innovation, reshaping the way we experience the world around us. And it is in this age of smartphones and Bluetooth technology that the use of headphones has become ubiquitous. The affordability and portability of modern headphones have led to a paradigm shift in the consumption of music, podcasts, audiobooks, and other audio content. Once mere utilitarian instruments, they have become intimate companions offering personalized soundscapes directly to the ears. However, noise-related hearing loss, a well-documented condition resulting from exposure to loud sounds, has become a pertinent concern due to the headphones' proximity to the delicate structures of the inner ear. In addition to possible hearing loss, prolonged use of headphones induces sensory overload, leading to mental fatigue and cognitive impairment, contributing to the development of stress and even depression, social isolation, communication difficulties, and reduced quality of life for individuals. Thus, recreational use of headphones is a double-edged sword. While offering convenience and personalized entertainment, it also poses risks to individuals' hearing and psychological health. Understanding the intricate connections between headphone use, hearing health, and stress can help people enjoy their audio experiences without compromising their long-term well-being. En esta era de teléfonos inteligentes y tecnología Bluetooth el uso de auriculares se ha vuelto omnipresente. Su accesibilidad y portabilidad han llevado a un cambio de paradigma en el consumo de música, podcasts, audiolibros y otros contenidos de audio. Una vez meros instrumentos de utilidad, se han convertido en compañeros íntimos que ofrecen paisajes sonoros personalizados directamente en los oídos. Sin embargo, debido a la proximidad de los auriculares a las delicadas estructuras del oído interno, la posibilidad de una pérdida de audición relacionada con el ruido se ha transformado en un riesgo para la salud auditiva. Además de una posible discapacidad auditiva, el uso prolongado de auriculares puede inducir sobrecarga sensorial, fatiga mental y tensión cognitiva, contribuyendo al desarrollo de estrés, depresión, aislamiento social, dificultades de comunicación y reducción de la calidad de vida de los individuos. Así, el uso de auriculares es un arma de doble filo. Si bien ofrece conveniencia y entretenimiento personalizado, también plantea riesgos para la salud auditiva y sicológica de los individuos. Comprender las intrincadas conexiones entre el uso de auriculares, estrés, y salud auditiva puede contribuir a que las personas puedan disfrutar de sus experiencias de audio sin comprometer su bienestar a largo plazo. Nesta era de smartphones e tecnologia Bluetooth, o uso de fones de ouvido se tornou onipresente. Sua acessibilidade e portabilidade levaram a uma mudança de paradigma no consumo de música, podcasts, audiolivros e outros conteúdos de áudio. Antes meros instrumentos utilitários, tornaram-se companheiros íntimos oferecendo paisagens sonoras personalizadas diretamente nos ouvidos. No entanto, devido à proximidade dos fones de ouvido com as delicadas estruturas da orelha interna, a possibilidade de perda auditiva relacionada ao ruído tornou-se um risco à saúde auditiva. Além da possível deficiência auditiva, o uso prolongado de fones de ouvido pode induzir sobrecarga sensorial, fadiga mental e desgaste cognitivo, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de estresse, depressão, isolamento social, dificuldades de comunicação e redução da qualidade de vida dos indivíduos. Assim, o uso de fones de ouvido é uma faca de dois gumes. Ao mesmo tempo em que oferece conveniência e entretenimento personalizado, também oferece riscos à saúde auditiva e psicológica dos indivíduos. Entender as intrincadas conexões entre o uso de fones de ouvido, estresse e saúde auditiva pode ajudar as pessoas a desfrutar de suas experiências de áudio sem comprometer seu bem-estar a longo prazo. 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