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Airplanes are incredibly close (and extremely loud)
For people living near the approaches to a major airport, airplanes are incredibly close (and extremely loud).
Non-auditory health effects of noise pollution
This May 17th listen to a CDC-sponsored webinar by The Quiet Coalition’s Dr. Richard Neitzel on “Chronic Health Effects and Injury Associated with Environmental Noise Pollution.” Click here to learn more.
Is hearing loss an early indicator of dementia?
Is hearing loss an early indicator of dementia? Researchers in Italy say older adults w/ central hearing loss may have cognitive decline.
Is it time to redefine “noise”?
It seems obvious we need a better definition of noise than the one we’ve got, doesn’t it? We all think we know what “noise” is, but the technical and legal people who develop policies and regulations need to have a solid, authoritative, operational definition and...
Is it time to redefine “noise”?
Is it time to redefine “noise”? Noise has been defined as unwanted sound, but isn’t it more accurate to define noise as harmful sound?
CDC promotes hearing health
The CDC recognizes that hearing loss is a major problem in the U.S.. Learn more about the CDC’s June 2017 Grand Rounds on hearing health.
Who likes restaurant noise?
Who likes restaurant noise? Hardly anyone according to a Florida reporter who “isn’t old yet,” but hates noisy restaurants.
Arline L. Bronzaft, PhD, awarded APA’s 2018 Presidential Citation
Dr. Arline Bronzaft awarded APA’s 2018 Presidential Citation for her lifelong commitment to making the world a quieter and healthier place.
CDC issues warning about power tool noise
The CDC warns it can take as little as one minute to permanently damage your hearing if you use power tools without hearing protection.
Is there universality in music?
Is there universality in music? A new Harvard U. study says yes, as scientists find music seems to be universal across different cultures.
A wave of hearing loss in young people predicted
A wave of hearing loss in young people predicted because of their habitual use of personal audio devices played at high volume.
Today is International Noise Awareness Day
April 25th is International Noise Awareness Day, an event born in the U.S. that has grown into an international occasion.