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.
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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.
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”?
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.