Brenda Schmidt’s She Heard Her Footsteps introduces Lily, a girl whose vibrant imagination meets the world of sound through new hearing aids. This illustrated tale, inspired by the author’s life, celebrates curiosity and the beauty of embracing ...

We live in a world that never stops shouting. From blaring traffic to relentless notifications, noise has become a toxic companion. But science and lived experience reveal a radical truth: Silence isn’t empty—it’s essential.

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A new study finds that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) not only impairs the ability to hear sounds but also disrupts the brain's decision-making and movement control.

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Exposure to loud noise can reduce higher-level cognitive ...

Music moves us. But for musicians, the loud beats that define their craft often come at a cost: irreversible hearing damage. Here’s how iconic artists like Chris Martin and Pete Townshend navigate this silent struggle—and what it means for anyone exposed ...

For decades, earplugs were seen as clunky, uncanny tools for old rockers or safety nerds. Not anymore. Today, stylish hearing protection is everywhere: at concerts, clubs, and even offices. The shift isn’t just about fashion—it’s a survival story. ...

Research from Apple and the University of Michigan reveals that Super Bowl celebrations create measurable noise increases nationwide, not just in stadiums. Using data from over 115,000 Apple Watch users, researchers tracked noise levels during four ...

Aging often makes it harder to hear speech in loud places, a frustrating reality for millions. But a new study reveals that lifelong musicians might have a biological edge: Their brains stay sharper at processing sounds, even in distracting noise.

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Most of us instinctively watch speakers' lips and gestures in crowded restaurants or busy streets to better understand what they're saying. Now, groundbreaking research at the University of Rochester aims to unravel how our brains merge these visual ...

Your ears are even more impressive than you thought. Researchers at Yale uncovered hidden mechanics in the inner ear that explain how we hear whispers, endure loud noises, and detect a dizzying range of sounds—all without our brains getting overwhelmed. ...