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Real angry birds
Research shows that birds living near airports are exposed to extreme noise that makes them more aggressive. Not surprising, as studies show noise exacerbates aggression in humans.
Listening to the crickets
Being able to hear speech is an important reason to protect your hearing, but being able to listen to other natural sounds is another good reason.
Noise inside rail cars is a problem, too
Noise inside rail cars is a problem, too. Noise levels on Vancouver’s SkyTrain have been as high as 106 decibels, so when traveling by train, remember your ear plugs!
A comic book about noise? Yes!
A comic book about noise? Yes! The National Center for Environmental Health has issued a new comic book to teach kids about the dangers of noise.
As public health concern grows, Pew looks at noise pollution
As public health concern grows, the Pew Charitable Trusts looks at noise pollution. David Sykes finds Pew’s interest encouraging, because it will stimulate awareness.
The Quiet Coalition co-founders speaking at APHA
Two Quiet Coalition co-founders speaking at the American Public Health Association meeting in Philadelphia today. Join Drs. Jamie Banks & Arline Bronzaft for their talk on noise and health.
Where is NYC’s promised Quality-of-Life Plan?
Where is NYC’s promised Quality-of-Life Plan? Dr. Arline Bronzaft hopes it’s released soon and offers some advice and studies to Deputy Mayor of Operations Laura Anglin.
What? 50 years later Woodstock generation dealing with hearing loss
50 years later the Woodstock generation is dealing with hearing loss. Not surprising since for many loud rock concerts were a way of life. Now, so are hearing aids.
How to treat people with disabilities, visible and invisible
David Pogue writes about what people with disabilities would like us to know before we stare. Dr. Daniel Fink adds his thoughts about what people with invisible disabilities would like you to know.
How to treat people with disabilities, visible and invisible
Photo credit: Anas Aldyab from Pexels Having tinnitus and hyperacusis has made me more aware of what it’s like to have a disability. I am fortunate that my symptoms are mild and not life-limiting, but noise does bother me. When my wife asks for a quiet table at a...
Looking for a quiet space? Here are some worth visiting
Looking for a quiet space? David Sykes writes about some that are worth visiting. And don’t put it off—quiet zones are scarce and could disappear.
Why boomers hate restaurants targeting millennials
Why to boomers hate restaurants targeting millennials? In a word, noise. Baby boomers remember when you could enjoy a meal and a conversation.