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July 18th is World Listening Day
July 18 is World Listening Day. David Sykes suggests ways in which to celebrate the day, with two new books, a movie, or a visit to a quiet National Park.
Audiologists warn public about summer activities
Audiologists warn summer activities could cause exposure to hazardous noise levels. We advise that you use ear protection now to avoid hearing loss later.
The high cost of hearing aids might be coming down
The high cost of hearing aids may be coming down if proposed legislation is enacted. But Dr. Daniel Fink says that preventing hearing loss is the better option.
Supreme Court on airport noise: “Go away!”
Supreme Court on airport noise: “Go away!” Read about the Court’s refusal to review a decision invalidating a town’s restrictions on noise.
Study: Noise and air pollution adversely affect heart health
New European study looks at how noise and air pollution–which are often found together–affect health. Click here to read more.
New explanation for why older people can’t hear in noisy environments
There’s a new explanation for why older people can’t hear in noisy environments-recent research suggests that there may be a brain or central processing problem.
Fido hates fireworks
Many dogs are traumatized by fireworks, so here are a few tips on how to protect your pooch during fireworks season.
Can fireworks hurt babies’ ears?
Can fireworks hurt babies’ ears? “Absolutely,” says Cat Bowen, who is deaf and has a daughter who is hard of hearing. Click here to learn how Bowen protects her children’s hearing.
When noise is a weapon
When is noise a weapon? Judge rules sound emitted by long range acoustic device used by NYPD “could be considered a form of force.”
Gene may hold key to hearing recovery
A gene may hold the key to hearing recovery and may explain why noise exposure makes some people deaf but not others.
Millions of Americans don’t protect their ears
Millions of Americans don’t protect their ears from noise, creating a generation burdened with hearing loss and more. Dr. Daniel Fink wonders if people would be motivated to protect their hearing and fight for quiet if they knew that noise caused hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis–none of which can be cured.
“In Pursuit of Silence” opens in NYC and LA
Coming to a theater near you? “In Pursuit of Silence,” a “meditative exploration of our relationship with silence” to premier in New York City and Los Angeles.