Category: noise

Is Low-Intensity Noise Stressing You Out?

Ask five people what causes them to experience stress, and it’s likely that workplace frustrations, financial difficulties, personal relationships, or jam-packed daily schedules top the list. But there’s another, more subtle cause of stress that can be easily overlooked but is surprisingly impactful—environmental noise. “Noise” can refer to any undesired sound—which distinguishes it from, say,…


Ringing Ears Affects About ‘One Quarter’ of Australian Workers

Analysis of a survey led by the Curtin University in Western Australia has concluded that around 25 percent of the Australian workforce will experience tinnitus, also known as ringing ears. Tinnitus, the perception of sound without stimulus, is common and often is not a sign of a severe health problem; however, if persistent, it can…


Laguna Beach Sets New Rules in Time for its Summer Surge 

The City of Laguna Beach has introduced numerous beach-related ordinances ahead of tourism season, including the banning of plastic straws on beaches and trails. The new policies also prohibit single-use plastic containers on beaches and trails, and forbid restaurants from distributing them with takeout orders. As well, the public is restricted from feeding wild birds in city parks….