by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition How are smoking and loud noise similar? Reading that sentence, you may think, “Has Dr. Fink lost his mind?” No, I don’t think so. The American Heart Association News published this report, based on research published by doctors at Northwestern University, documenting the effect of smoking on
How does loud noise affect your health? It hurst more than your hearing, says Dr. Daniel Fink, who shares a Prevention Magazine article that explains exactly what it at stake.
The London Post reports that noise on 37 Tube routes exceeds 85 dB, but the transport authority insists loud noise is unlikely to cause long-term hearing damage. Dr. Fink says they’re wrong.
A simple treatment may minimize hearing loss triggered by loud noise, but an even simpler remedy is available--avoid loud noise!
Dr. Nandi, a health news commentator for WXYZ in Detroit, MI, says noise is bad for your heart. Recent research from Germany confirms it.
Many dogs are traumatized by fireworks, so here are a few tips on how to protect your pooch during fireworks season.
