Can preventing hearing loss now prevent dementia later? Recent research indicates the answer is yes. Rather than treating hearing loss later, protect your hearing now and you may avoid dementia.
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Noise kills
Most people assume noise only damages hearing, but as Dr. Daniel Fink points out, noise causes a whole host of other health problems. In short—noise kills.
How loud is too loud?
How loud is too loud? Not 85 decibels as the mainstream media generally cites. Dr. Daniel Fink says between 70 and 75 decibels should be the noise exposure limit.
How I became a noise activist
Dr. Daniel Fink tells us why he became a noise activist, what he’s learned about safe noise exposure, and what we must do to protect health.
Listening to loud music on headphones is causing hearing loss in children
Listening to loud music on headphones is causing hearing loss in children, researchers believe. Love your kids? Take away their headphones.
More study needed on hearing loss among preschool teachers
More study needed on hearing loss among preschool teachers. If the study holds up, says Dr. Bronzaft, school design must focus on acoustics.
Hearing-related problems are common among preschool teachers
Hearing-related problems are common among preschool teachers, a Swedish study finds—screaming children are an occupational hazard.
Noise is bad for children
The World Health Organization has known for over a decade that noise adversely affects children’s health. So why haven’t we done anything to protect them?
Big decreases in smoking and soda consumption. Is noise next?
There have been big decreases in smoking and soda consumption. Is noise next? Educating the public about the dangers of loud noise will prevent hearing loss.