I’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
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Flying 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
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How 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
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[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
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We’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
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We’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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Like everything fun in this life, it’s best to do things in moderation. That includes loud music. And now the World Health Organization has released some new guidelines about how much we should
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You’re back at home after attending an amazing live gig. You try to sleep but you can’t. The music was so loud you have this weird ringing thing mixed with a strange underwater
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The sky is blue. The sun rises in the east. My bull terriers think they’re lap dogs. These are undeniable universal truths that cannot be disputed. Here’s another: repeated exposure to loud music
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The first-ever mobile cellular network was launched in the US on this day in 1983. Phones were the size of purses. And now, the music news of the day. Want to meet with
Read MoreRupinder, a guy who’s always on the lookout for stories where music and medicine intersect, sent me this article from JAMA’s otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) publication. How effective are earplugs when it
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