Megan Gerhart, Au.D. received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Florida. She has experience helping pediatrics to geriatrics both in private practice and medical models of care. She ...

When we talk about sound, how loud it seems to us doesn't always match its actual intensity. We measure sound intensity in decibels (dB), which tells us the amount of sound energy in a particular ...

Have you ever wondered why listening to rainfall is so relaxing? With the exception of thunderstorms, rainfall typically measures around 50 dBA. In addition, rain emits a sound that is similar to ...

Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

Fans may not be present for games in most NFL stadiums, but it will sound like they are. Per a league source, the NFL currently is considering the use of artificial crowd noise in the range of 70 to ...

Noisy environments can significantly and negatively effect our bodies, and are a great villain to concentration, learning, and productivity in classrooms and offices. Headaches are one momentary ...

About 15 Allegheny Township residents who have been upset about the volume of noise from music rallies held by Roundhouse Harley Davidson left a supervisors meeting Monday mostly satisfied upon ...