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Despite complaints, restaurant noise continues unabated
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about restaurant noise and his holy grail–a restaurant where he can enjoy the food and a conversation.
University of Kansas “wins” title for loudest crowd roar at an indoor sports arena
University of Kansas “wins” the title for loudest crowd roar in an indoor arena. Dr. Daniel Fink writes about why this silly and dangerous competition must end.
“Noise Exposures In America,” new webinar by Rick Neitzel, PhD (TQC co-founder)
Webinar: The Quiet Coalition co-founder Dr. Rick Neitzel’s ‘Noise Exposure In America’ is available on demand.
There’s More To Car Noise Than Interior Sound
There is more to car noise than interior sound. This post tells you what to ask when you want the quietest car possible for you and others.
Office Noise: How to fix it
Is an open plan office interfering with your work? Here’s some advice on how fix office noise.
Looking For A Quieter Car?
Looking For A Quieter Car? Dr. Daniel Fink has some links where you can start your search for driving comfort.
Consumer Reports looks at affordable solutions to hearing loss:
Consumer Reports looks at affordable options for people suffering from hearing loss, with a discussion about the high price of hearing aids and a look at PSAPs.
Giant leap made in understanding misophonia
A team of researchers from Newcastle University now have evidence that enraging noises are caused by a brain connection overdrive.
The CDC publishes new “Vital Signs” report on noise-induced hearing loss
The CDC issues a report on noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and the facts are frightening.
Experts Warn Popping Balloons Can Lead To Permanent Hearing Loss
Blowing up a balloon with air until it popped produced a sound of almost 168 decibels, “4 decibels louder than a high-powered, 12-gauge shotgun.”
Noise is a public health hazard and a hazard to your most important capital asset:
A recent study by Realtor.com that determined the price difference between homes within a certain radius of nine major noise factors and the median price of homes in the rest of that ZIP code shows that noise comes with a cost!
The CDC says “Save the Date”
The Center for Disease Control is releasing a Vital Signs report on non-occupational noise-induced hearing loss on February 7th!