Going to a music festival soon? Make sure the only reminder you leave with is a t-shirt and not noise-induced hearing loss.
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Don’t be that guy
Don’t be the neighbor who sees a leaf and runs for the leaf blower. Read Andy Simmons, Reader’s Digest, rant about the scourge of suburbia.
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.
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.
London’s Heathrow ranks airlines by noise ratings
London’s Heathrow Airport ranks airlines by noise ratings, but the rankings are incomplete. It’s a start, but who will finish it?
NYC’s public data program shows noise is number one 311 complaint
NYC’s public data program shows noise is the number one 311 complaint. Not surprising, but the city’s use of maps to show where and when the calls were logged is new and worth a look.
Restaurant noise in the news
Restaurant noise is in the news, as three separate articles appear that address restaurant noise generally and noise in New York City and Austin, Texas restaurants specifically.
Preventing hearing loss in music students
Click here to learn what audiologists at Duke University are doing to help prevent hearing loss in music students.