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Will our children suffer from hearing loss?
Will our children suffer from hearing loss? Dr. Daniel Fink fears they will because those charged with protecting America’s children are doing little to prevent it.
Dr. Daniel Fink presented at ASA on secondhand noise
Dr. Daniel Fink presented a poster at the ASA’s December meeting on secondhand noise. A manuscript based on his poster will be submitted to one of ASA’s scientific journals.
Are we deafening our children?
How can a headphone manufacturer claim that headphones targeted at children—with a 85 decibel maximum—are “hearing health friendly?” It’s easy when the organizations charged with protecting the public look the other way.
Engineers on noise pollution
Are engineers interested in addressing noise pollution? David Sykes says yes, and tells us who to go to when noise is a problem in your house, city, or workplace.
Noise disrupts sleep. Could this be linked to Alzheimer’s?
There already are many reasons to avoid noise, including sleep disruption. Now research suggests disrupted sleep may be linked to Alzheimer’s.
Another treatment for tinnitus
Another treatment is being trialed for tinnitus. Great news for those who suffer, but we should also focus attention on preventing tinnitus in the first place by avoiding loud noise.
Michigan scientists studying the natural soundscape
Michigan scientists are studying the natural soundscape. Dr. Daniel Fink says the soundscape is also an indicator of environmental health, because natural quiet is good for all living things.
Can hearing aids delay development of dementia?
Can hearing aids delay the development of dementia? A recent study says yes, people with hearing loss should get hearing aids. Everyone else should prevent hearing loss.