Poet Meghan O’Rourke leaves the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn to wander through Hoh Rain Forest in search of “a willful silence.”
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Protecting your teenager from noise-induced hearing loss
Protecting your teenager from noise-induced hearing loss isn’t easy, but governments could hlep to limit their exposure to noise.
Children need quiet
Quiet is crucial for your children. Learn why–and more importnatly–how to introduce some quiet into your children’s lives.
There is nothing inevitable or natural about chronic disease
There is nothing inevitable or natural about chronic disease, says Dr. Clayton Dalton. Dr. Daniel Fink agrees, adding hearing loss isn’t inevitable either.
London’s poised to do something about noise
European governments recognize that noise is a health hazard. London is poised to do something about it, and U.S. cities should follow.
Another adverse effect of traffic noise
Yet another adverse health effect is tied to traffic noise: Danish study shows people exercise less when they live near noisy roads.
Attention commuters: put down your earbuds!
Attention, commuters: Put down your earbuds! Researchers find that commuters risk hearing loss when they listen to loud music to mask noise.
Who is to blame for noisy restaurants?
Who is to blame for noisy restaurants? A report from Australia blames minimalist design trends, but crowded rooms and loud music contribute, too.
Hearing loss is an occupational health hazard for musicians
Hearing loss is an occupational health hazard for musicians. And it doesn’t matter if they play classical music or death metal!