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It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters
It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters. Learn about the calculus for finding the right sound balance.
MRIs are dangerously noisy
MRIs are dangerously noisy, so if you are scheduled for one and are concerned about your hearing health, ask for ear plugs and ear muffs.
New study shows hope for hearing loss. Again.
New study shows hope for hearing loss. Again. But why wait for a cure when you can prevent hearing loss now by avoiding loud noise?
Can bananas protect against hearing loss?
Can bananas protect against hearing loss? An Australian report says the nutrients in bananas—zinc and potassium—can help protect hearing.
Hearing loss is associated with accidental injury
Hearing loss is associated with accidental injury, which is yet another reason to use ear protection to preserve your hearing.
New York City appoints a “Nightlife Mayor”
NYC mayor appoints a Nightlife Mayor to balance business needs of music venue with neighbors seeking quiet, but his choice raises eyebrows.
Noise is a health hazard worldwide
Noise is a health hazard worldwide, and this excellent article by Matthew Keegan is a very useful summary of a complex subject.
Turn that down! We can prevent hearing loss
Turn that down! We can prevent hearing loss by following a few simple rules: turn it down, walk away from noise, and use hearing protection!
Your outer ears are important to hearing, too
Your outer ears are important to hearing. Dr. Daniel Fink reviews an article on how the shape of the external ear affects hearing.
Residents have the right to quiet in their homes
Sadly, not everyone is a good neighbor. Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about what happens when people ignore their neighbor’s right to quiet.
Dr. Erica Walker takes on Boston’s noise
Dr. Erica Walker takes on Boston’s noise. The research scientist has developed an app she hopes will alert people to the dangers of noise.
Noise is bad for your heart
Dr. Nandi, a health news commentator for WXYZ in Detroit, MI, says noise is bad for your heart. Recent research from Germany confirms it.