Guwahati, March 8 -- Headphones have become an essential part of our daily lives, whether we're listening to music, attending online meetings, or just enjoying a podcast.

However, if you're not careful, the way you use headphones can harm your ears and affect your hearing in the long run. Here are some habits you should change to protect your ears while enjoying your audio experience.

Keep the Volume at Safe Levels

One of the most common causes of hearing loss is exposure to loud sounds. When you listen to music or videos with headphones, it's easy to get carried away with the volume. Experts recommend keeping the volume at no more than 60% of the maximum level.

If you have to raise the volume to hear clearly in noisy environments, yo...