As restaurant noise rises, will diners take their money elsewhere? Dr. Daniel Fink says that is unlikely only because there are no quiet restaurants to go to.
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Will kids face an epidemic of hearing loss?
Will kids face an epidemic of hearing loss? Sadly yes if the government
continues to ignore the potential auditory damage kids will suffer due to unregulated earbud use.
They really don’t make music like they used to
They really don’t make music like they used to. Music today is louder as measure of sound within a recording, even as audio pros worry about aural fatigue.
What is sound tourism?
What is sound tourism? It’s a branch of tourism for people who like to seek out places with unique sounds. Click here to learn more!
CDC educates public about the dangers of noise
The CDC has started a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of noise at sports events. This is good news, but real change will require government regulation.
Silent airports on the rise?
Silent airports on the rise? Dr. Daniel Fink hopes so. Travel is stressful enough, he writes, and the few quieter airports he’s been in have made the wait more pleasant.
A review of ear muff hearing protection devices
Dr. Daniel Fink recommends an article at NoisyWorld that reviews ear muffs used for hearing protection. It’s a noisy world out there, and you should know about the options to protect your hearing.
Today is World Hearing Day
March 3rd is World Hearing Day, and this year the World Health Organization’s theme is early detection of hearing loss. Be sure to keep an eye out for the WHO’s new hearing testing app that is launching today!
Restaurants are louder than ever, and here’s what’s being done about it
Restaurants are louder than ever. There are design options and fixes, but Dr. Fink says things won’t really change until governments set noise standards for restaurants.