by janelle | Jan 21, 2016 | Health
If you’re living with sedatephobia – the fear of silence; lack of noise can cause you to have a full blown panic attack that includes violent shaking and sweating. You also have constant cravings for human interaction and things like your phone always at...
by janelle | May 27, 2015 | Health
Reducing Noise Pollution Nationwide Could Reap Big Savings Reducing noise pollution in the United States wouldn’t just impact hearing but could save $3.9 billion in health care spending by lowering the prevalence of health issues associated with excess noise....
by janelle | Apr 20, 2015 | Health
Repeated exposure to loud noise levels of more than 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss at any age. That level isn’t so extreme: an average conversation is about 50 decibels. A lawnmower is about 90 decibels. Combining loud activities, such as listening to...
by janelle | Mar 11, 2015 | Health
NIOSH study finds mining, construction, healthcare workers at risk for occupational hearing loss Occupational Hearing Loss: A new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) examines thirty years of hearing loss trends experienced by...
by janelle | Mar 4, 2015 | Health
Though for the most part noise is simply regarded as a nuisance, it has the potential to become harmful to young ears. Noise is generally defined as any unwanted sound, and is measured by the intensity and frequency of the sound waves that hit the ear. We measure this...
by janelle | Dec 5, 2014 | Health
A teachable moment offers a great opportunity to help your tween learn what to do to protect his or her hearing from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). You can use any spontaneous or unplanned event as a learning opportunity. In these moments, your child is...
