How to protect your hearing at holiday parties

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by G.M. Briggs

British charity Action on Hearing is advising Brits to protect their hearing this holiday by donning earplugs before going to holiday parties.  I agree.  At a recent holiday party, these came in handy:

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Ah, the joy of musician’s earplugs.  Not cheap at $250 (your price may vary), but they are fitted, long-lasting, and the cost may be covered by health insurance or flexible spending accounts. There are a variety of filters (the round white disc you see in the photo), but I opted for 25 decibels.  And while everyone was talking about how loud the music was, for once I was perfectly comfortable.

So have fun this season and enjoy the holiday parties, but don’t leave home without your earplugs!