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5 ways to protect against hearing loss
Dr. Daniel Fink says that hearing loss is not an inevitable part of normal aging, but is largely noise-induced. He points us to an article that tells us 5 ways we can protect against hearing loss.
Noisy and dangerous helicopters assault NYC skies
Dr. Arline Bronzaft reviews an article on noisy and dangerous helicopters assaulting NYC skies. Bills exist to address the problem, she writes, but the political will does not.
Companies urged to hire “Chief Sound Officers”
David Sykes shares an article that urges companies to hire “Chief Sound Officers,” and agrees with the article’s premise that sound matters to business in many ways deserving consideration.
Preventing hearing loss from recreational noise exposure
Dr. Daniel Fink writes that preventing hearing loss is better than treating it. Encouraging people to protect their hearing is good, but he says a better option is for government to regulate noise exposure.
The future of work is…quieter?
David Sykes asks if the future of work will be quieter. He writes that as designers and businesses think how to make workspaces healthier post-pandemic, they should also think about quiet and privacy.
The loudest toys to avoid this holiday season
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about this holiday season’s list of loudest toys to avoid. One major issue is there is no evidenced-based noise exposure levels for children, so if a toy sounds too loud, then assume it is too loud.
Wishing you a healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving
Wishing you a healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving!
Poor hearing associated with brain changes
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about a report studying brain changes over time that shows poorer hearing is associated with changes in the parts of the brain that process auditory input.
LISTEN UP! This week’s Freakonomics podcast is all about noise
David Sykes writes about the latest episode of the Freakonomics podcast, which focuses on noise and features TQC’s Dr. Arline Bronzaft. He says it’s a must listen!
How to deal with noisy neighbors during COVID
By Arline L. Bronzaft, Ph.D., Board of Directors, GrowNYC, and Co-founder, The Quiet Coalition Sep 15, 2020. The subtitle of Kelsey Mulve…
Age-related hearing loss is almost certainly noise induced
Age-related hearing loss is almost certainly noise induced hearing loss says a recent report, confirming Dr. Daniel fFnk’s conclusion after reviewing the literature in 2017.
Headphone use causes hearing loss
By Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition Sep 11, 2020 This report from the Sydney Morning Herald discusses headphone use causing he…