It’s noisy out there, writes Teddy Wayne, who looks around and wonders how we have become inured to the cacophony created by mobile phones.
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New Yorker writer worries about her ears–you should be worried, too
New Yorker writer Amanda Petrusich is worried about her ears–you should be worried, too, as 25% of Americans have noise-induced hearing loss.
Finally, restaurateurs think about how noise affects taste
Does sound affect taste? Yes, and Betsy Andrews tells us about new research that is making restaurateurs think twice about restaurant noise.
Information is our weapon against noise
Information is our weapon against noise, and Dr. Daniel Fink is determined to spread the truth about noise and how it harms our health.
New Yorker writer worries about her ears–you should be worried, too
New Yorker writer Amanda Petrusich is worried about her hearing and you should be too, as 25% of Americans have noise-induced hearing loss.
Too loud: noisy toys can damage a child’s hearing
Too loud! Noisy toys can damage a child’s hearing. Before you buy that toy, read this and know you are buying one that’s fun and safe.
This new year resolve to avoid products that damage health (even when used as directed)!
This new year resolve to avoid products that damage health (even when used as directed)! Click here to see what you should avoid to protect your hearing.
Another reason to avoid fast food and chain restaurants
Another reason to avoid fast food and chain restaurants? Why eat food in a space designed to kill your tastebuds and hearing? Two reasons to eat at home.
In the market for a quieter vacuum cleaner?
In the market for a quieter vacuum cleaner? There are options in every category, and Consumer Reports has done the heavy lifting and reviewed them all.