Dr. Daniel Fink writes about a new tool for those bothered by airplane noise: Airnoise. Airnoise allows people living under flight paths to file noise complaints with just a simple touch of a button.
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Stadium noise is still a problem
Stadium noise is still a problem, as loud cheering-with enhancements-is actively encouraged at footballs games. Dr. Fink says it’s time for someone to put an end to this senseless assault on fans’ hearing.
Do we have a right to live in a quiet community?
Do we have a right to live in a quiet community? Dr. Daniel Fink says yes, and a recent article highlighting The Quiet Coalition’s Antonella Radicchi, PhD, agrees.
Swedish researchers discover 3 types of nerve fibers in the ear
Researchers discover 3 types of nerve fibers in the ear. All research adds to knowledge, but Dr. Fink says the evidence is already strong enough to establish that noise causes hearing loss and other health effects.
Chronic noise exposure linked to heart disease, stroke
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about new research that finally links stress caused by transportation noise directly to increased cardiovascular risk.
Motorcycle noise is not a first amendment right
Motorcycle noise is not a first amendment right, so the end of Rolling Thunder’s annual loud ride through D.C. is not to be mourned. There are other ways to honor veterans than be damaging everyone’s hearing.
Hearing loss associated with depression
Yet another study links hearing loss with depression. Isn’t it time the government and medical community work together to stop noise-induced hearing loss?
Hidden hearing loss
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about auditory training offered to people who have difficulty understanding speech in a noisy environment. Dr. Fink suggests an easier fix—make environments quieter!
How to “rock out” with headphones without damaging your hearing? You can’t!
Photo credit: bruce mars from Pexels by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition In this article from the Cleveland Clinic, Sandra Sandridge, PhD, Director of Clinical Services in Audiology, offers advice on protecting hearing when using ear buds or headphones...