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Embracing stillness
Watch this short interview of Steve Orfield, who runs an anechoic chamber, one of the quietest places on earth, as he discusses the importance of stillness.
Swedish researchers discover 3 types of nerve fibers in the ear
Researchers discover 3 types of nerve fibers in the ear. All research adds to knowledge, but Dr. Fink says the evidence is already strong enough to establish that noise causes hearing loss and other health effects.
Good news for dog owners
The FDA has approved a drug that helps to calm dogs that are afraid of fireworks and other loud noises. But instead of drugging our dogs, why not mandate quiet fireworks instead?
Chronic noise exposure linked to heart disease, stroke
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about new research that finally links stress caused by transportation noise directly to increased cardiovascular risk.
Motorcycle noise is not a first amendment right
Motorcycle noise is not a first amendment right, so the end of Rolling Thunder’s annual loud ride through D.C. is not to be mourned. There are other ways to honor veterans than be damaging everyone’s hearing.
Hearing loss associated with depression
Yet another study links hearing loss with depression. Isn’t it time the government and medical community work together to stop noise-induced hearing loss?
Hidden hearing loss
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about auditory training offered to people who have difficulty understanding speech in a noisy environment. Dr. Fink suggests an easier fix—make environments quieter!
Never underestimate man’s ability to find more obnoxious ways to make noise
Never underestimate man’s ability to find more obnoxious ways to make noise. What is the new fresh hell? “Silent” discos—loud and obnoxious, and about to be banned in Edinburgh.
How to “rock out” with headphones without damaging your hearing? You can’t!
Photo credit: bruce mars from Pexels by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition In this article from the Cleveland Clinic, Sandra Sandridge, PhD, Director of Clinical Services in Audiology, offers advice on protecting hearing when using ear buds or headphones...
Canada leads the way
This photo by Bernard Spragg. NZ has been dedicated to the public domain. First Edmonton, now Calgary: Calgary to pilot a project that implements a "network of real-time noise monitors" to nab noise polluters. According to Shawn Logan, Calgary Herald, the city...
Why hospitals should let you sleep
By Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition Jan 1, 2019 This piece by Austin Frakt in the New York Times discusses the need for hospi…
Is there sound on Mars?
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech (not subject to copyright protection) by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition This fascinating article by Kenneth Chang in the New York Times describes Martian winds rattling the solar panels on the recently landed InSight lander....