The Tuned Out Generation: Are Noise-Cancelling Headphones Harming Young Ears?

Could this constant "tuning out" be making it harder for young brains to tune in when it matters?
Could this constant "tuning out" be making it harder for young brains to tune in when it matters?
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Imagine trying to read a book in a bustling café. You settle in, expecting the usual background hum of sounds – faint clinking dishes, muted voices, coffee machines whirring. Ambient noises that can enhance the experience, in a cosy kind of way.
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