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While the sounds of the city might be a symphony to some, they can feel more like an aural assault at other times. After all, the hustle and bustle of countless taxis, honking horns, and construction can start to wear on one's nerves after awhile. And if you add into that a particularly bustling or vibrant neighborhood where you're likely to hear lots of music, the pulsing bass from clubs, and other noises, you might find yourself going a little bit crazy if you haven't gotten the peace and quiet that you need on occasion.
Far more than stress, though, city dwellers have to worry a bit more about hearing loss. Because of the fact that the world's biggest and busiest cities are consistently being recorded as louder and louder, it doesn't take as much time to experience the negative effect of being around a racket 24/7. And while it makes sense to enjoy some peaceful music or a podcast while waiting on a subway platform, the fact is that those who try to drown out the bustle of the city with headphones are often just hastening hearing loss, since blasting more noise into your ears isn't the ideal solution to the problem.
The good news, though, is that a few simple changes in one's lifestyle can lead to a world of improvement with one's hearing. And there's no reason to start considering a quiet life in the suburbs if you want to take good care of yourself; there are plenty of ways to diminish the damage of perpetual noise from a buzzing metropolis that don't require such desperate measures. The first and most effective step is learning when to take a break. If you've been in a particularly loud and crowded neighborhood for a couple of hours, try to retreat to somewhere that isn't quite as noisy. A break from the din is not just good for your hearing, but also for your stress levels.
Another important thing to consider is that you cannot drown out the noise of the city with louder objects. So don't invest in a stereo system designed to put others to shame, and then crank it all the way to 10 each time your neighbor decides it's a great time to practice trombone at seven in the morning on a Sunday. The best method to avoiding the noise of the city is actually investing in a pair of noise-canceling headphones, and trying to find a quiet spot to relax. This also goes for riding in the car; you don't want to turn the volume all the way up on your stereo, lest you do some serious hearing damage that way.
If you're spending a lot of time running around, whether on foot or by bicycle or subway, you might want to kill two birds with one stone and listen to a favorite radio program or album. But the trouble with this, even though portable music players have never been more affordable, is the fact that you are often blocking out the noises that you actually need to pay attention to. Especially for bicyclists, it is crucial to remember how important your hearing is when it comes to having a safe ride.
For anyone who is concerned about long-term hearing loss, blasting music loudly in headphones while riding an already-noisy subway car is not going to put you on the path to avoiding the need for assistance with hearing. Try to not overload your ears, and you'll find yourself far happier in the long run.
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