You might find it annoying when the music at a venue, restaurant, or party is so loud you can’t hear what the person next to you is saying. Here’s a weird little trick
Read MoreListening to loud music may feel good, but it’s not good for you. Here’s more evidence. A study out of the UK by the Royal National Institute for Deaf People found that four out
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why many bars and restaurants insist on playing music so loud while you’re trying to have a conversation? It could be that they’ve known all along what scientists have
Read MoreAccording to some outfit called Healthista, loud music might be making you fat. They point out things around the house that could cause you to eat more than you need to. Culprits include
Read MoreHearing tends to degrade as we age. How fast it degrades depends on how much we torture them with things like loud music. This video test allows you to see exactly how old
Read MoreI’ve discovered a new character flaw. I’ve developed an irrational reaction when I see someone wearing two different socks. For no logical reason, it really, really bothers me. Obviously, I should seek help–but
Read MoreFlying is stressful. I just want to get to my seat, have enough overhead bin space, and hope that no one takes the middle seat beside me. (I always book an aisle so
Read MoreHow many millions of people rang in the new year by promising themselves that they’re going to lose weight and finally get in shape? If that’s you, here’s a tip: turn down the
Read More[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] At the risk of sounding like Grandpa Simpson, please turn it down. My career in radio spans more than 40 years as a radio
Read MoreWe’re starting to see the effects of a couple of generations of people walking around listening to loud music on headphones and earbuds. Pumping high-volume audio directly into your ear canals will eventually
Read MoreWe’ve all been unintentionally exposed to high-volume urban thump machines, cars with car stereos so loud they un-torque chassis bolts. This apparently is such a problem in Florida that it requires legislation. A
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