Health
The fact that there is no true cure for noise-induced tinnitus should never discourage us to stop exploring treatments in the quest for some relief and better being able to manage one's tinnitus. However, I would argue that the number one most important thing in preparing yourself to
Ear Protection
There is a plethora of different types of ear protection out there - in broad strokes, you can divide them into three categories - single-use earplugs, multi-use earplugs and earmuffs. In order to identify what products that suit your hearing protection needs best, it is advisable to explore different options.
Health
The Copenhagen Post reports about Metro construction noise pollution that creates havoc in the Copenhagen city center. The given construction site affects around 100 families who are exposed to extreme levels of noise pollution of up to 93 decibels - with the permitted noise level being 70 decibels. And inside
Architecture & Acoustic Design
Photo: victoriapeckham Australian site news.com.au reports on research findings that working in an open-plan office is detrimental to people's health. A group of Australian scientists reviewed a global pool of research and concluded that the switch to an open-plan office design has led to lower productivity
Health
Julian Treasure, chairman of The Sound Agency, gave an intriguing TED talk on how our increasingly noisy world impacts our health, even costing lives. He made various notable references to stats that clearly convey the magnitude of the consequences of noise. * According to the European Union, noise is reducing the