Filter Have You Heard?
Time and Experience Improve Some Attitudes Toward Earplugs
Music patrons’ attitudes about earplugs improved after they wore them for 16 weeks, according to a study in Australia.
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Looking for a Quiet Activity for Your Kids? Try Reading!
As the school year ends and summer approaches, encourage your children to participate in quiet activities, such as reading books.
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Enjoy the Sounds of Summer Safely
The sounds of summer are enjoyable and relaxing but can also be too loud. Remember to pack earplugs to limit your family’s exposure to potentially damaging sounds.
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Musicians May Face Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
Musicians face nearly four times greater risk of developing hearing loss and are 57 percent more like to develop tinnitus due to exposure to loud noise.
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Hear 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.
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School Sounds Tour
Schools are a noisy place. Parents should talk with their children about noise levels in school and encourage quiet activities and places.
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