Dr. Daniel Fink writes that preventing hearing loss is better than treating it. Encouraging people to protect their hearing is good, but he says a better option is for government to regulate noise exposure.
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The loudest toys to avoid this holiday season
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about this holiday season’s list of loudest toys to avoid. One major issue is there is no evidenced-based noise exposure levels for children, so if a toy sounds too loud, then assume it is too loud.
Poor hearing associated with brain changes
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about a report studying brain changes over time that shows poorer hearing is associated with changes in the parts of the brain that process auditory input.
Age-related hearing loss is almost certainly noise induced
Age-related hearing loss is almost certainly noise induced hearing loss says a recent report, confirming Dr. Daniel fFnk’s conclusion after reviewing the literature in 2017.
The urban soundscape during COVID
The urban soundscape during COVID is not just about new found quiet. Dr. Daniel Fink reviews an essay by Kate Wagner in which she discusses the tension between wanting urban quiet while supporting civil rights demonstrations.
Early signs of hearing damage seen in young concert goers
Research shows young adults who regularly attend clubs and concerts have signs of hearing loss. They may pass standard hearing tests, but show subtle hearing loss and decreases in auditory signals.
How loud noise affects your health
How does loud noise affect your health? It hurst more than your hearing, says Dr. Daniel Fink, who shares a Prevention Magazine article that explains exactly what it at stake.
Chemical earmuffs to prevent hearing loss?
Chemical earmuffs to prevent hearing loss? Dr. Daniel Fink asks why so much effort is spent developing drugs to prevent hearing loss after noise exposure when avoiding loud noise is easier.
Quiet Salish Sea lets scientists study endangered killer whales
Quiet brought on by the lockdown allowed scientists to study endangered killer whales in the Salish Sea. Dr. Daniel Fink hopes steps will be taken to make the waters quieter after lockdown.