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Protect 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.
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World Hearing Day
On March 3, join Noisy Planet, the World Health Organization (WHO), and others in spreading the message about healthy hearing in observance of World Hearing Day.
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Researchers 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.
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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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Cicadas Can Make as Much Noise as a Motorcycle
Learn about cicadas—the insect that only comes out every 13-17 years and the high-pitch buzz male cicadas use to attract their mates. The buzzing can reach up to 90 decibels.
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Noisy Planet Offers a Teacher Toolkit!
Our Teacher Toolkit helps educators and school nurses teach children about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.
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