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Why You Shouldn’t Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears
Earwax in your ear doesn’t need to be cleaned. It is the cleaner!
Read MoreProtect Your Hearing During March Madness
Basketball games mean noise from whistles and crowds that reach up to 109 decibels. Be sure to protect your family’s hearing.
Read MoreResearchers Look to Smartphones to Improve Hearing in Noisy Places
An innovative research tool that runs on a smartphone may make it easier to hear conversations in noisy places, whether you wear hearing aids or not.
Read MoreProtect Your Hearing at the Game
Football games are a part of America culture—but stadiums are very noisy—with sounds as loud as jet engine taking off. Protect your family’s hearing with ear protection.
Read MoreHear the Sounds of Nature
The Acoustical Society of America (ASA)—a partner of Noisy Planet—offers interesting sounds of nature and the science of acoustics on their Explore Sound website.
Read MoreSafely Enjoy Fireworks Displays
Explosions from fireworks can reach sound levels of 160 decibels. Use hearing protectors or consider less noisy backyard activities to celebrate this July 4th.
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