Noise is a health hazard worldwide, and this excellent article by Matthew Keegan is a very useful summary of a complex subject.
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Turn that down! We can prevent hearing loss
Turn that down! We can prevent hearing loss by following a few simple rules: turn it down, walk away from noise, and use hearing protection!
Your outer ears are important to hearing, too
Your outer ears are important to hearing. Dr. Daniel Fink reviews an article on how the shape of the external ear affects hearing.
Residents have the right to quiet in their homes
Sadly, not everyone is a good neighbor. Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about what happens when people ignore their neighbor’s right to quiet.
Dr. Erica Walker takes on Boston’s noise
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.
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.