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Study Finds High Hearing Damage Risk For Gamers

Study Finds High Hearing Damage Risk For Gamers
Jan 21 2024 Share

A recent study warns that individuals who engage in prolonged video game sessions face potential hearing damage due to elevated sound levels. 

The review, featured in BMJ Public Health, examined 14 studies involving over 50,000 participants, revealing that gamers often play with excessively loud volumes, risking irreversible hearing loss or persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus). 

The researchers emphasize the need for public health initiatives, paralleling those for live music and headphones, to raise awareness among gamers. 

The World Health Organization recommends safe adult exposure to 80 decibels (dB) for 40 hours weekly, with a rapid reduction in safe exposure beyond this threshold. 

The study found average headphone noise levels in shooting games to range from 88.5 to 91.2dB, with impulse sounds reaching 119dB. Three studies noted that boys played games more frequently and for longer durations at higher volumes than girls. 

While correlations between gaming and hearing issues were identified, the authors acknowledge the necessity for further research, considering factors such as e-sports, geography, gender, and age. 

Despite limited recent data, the study suggests a pressing need for educational initiatives promoting safe listening habits among gamers. The gaming industry body Ukie emphasizes safe headphone use but refrains from detailed comments on the study.

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Thousands Turn Tup To Visit Gladiator Set At Open Day

Thousands Turn Tup To Visit Gladiator Set At Open Day
Jan 21 2024 Share

Thousands have made their way to Fort Ricasoli to visit the film set of Gladiator 2 and all the other exhibits shown by the Malta Film Studios. 

The open day has built up hype as the sequel to the renowned Gladiator film returned to the Mediterranean island to film ahead of release. 

 

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Fort Ricasoli is set to treat fans of the film with everything from colosseums to palaces and arches, showing where the actors were filming their scenes for the highly anticipated 2024 film.

Other exhibits include other Film Studios gems such as water tanks, Jurassic world sculptures, roman warships and much more.

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One More Cloudy And Cold Week Ahead

One More Cloudy And Cold Week Ahead
Jan 21 2024 Share

According to weather forecasts for this upcoming week, Malta is expected to have yet another cloudy series of days, albeit with, so far, less rain.

Wednesday is set to reintroduce some isolated rain showers, with wind picking up by Thursday 25th January.

Temperatures are set to feel like a cold 12 degrees Celsius on some days, with lows of 9 degrees celsius. 

Thankfully, next weekend is set to let the sun do its thing and give us some well needed break from the storm clouds that covered the island.

What do you think?

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Dog With Neck Injury Abandoned: Rescued By AAA

Dog With Neck Injury Abandoned: Rescued By AAA
Jan 21 2024 Share

The Association for Abandoned Animals took to social media to share how they picked a dog from the streets near their sanctuary after he had very likely been trampled beneath a car.

‘He has a bad injury on his neck, caked with blood and dirt, oozing infection. He also has a bad stiffness in his legs. We hope nothing is broken’, wrote AAA. 

‘But we are seething with rage. This dog has been reported yesterday evening to the Animal Ambulance. The directions were taken, the contact number of the person that reported was taken and the dog remained there.’

‘Big thanks to the two people that cared and when they realized the dog is still there today, they came to us.’

The AAA called out Animal Welfare, accusing them of leaving a dying dog to die and rot. The dog is currently at a vet’s, with updates set to come later.

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