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Why noise is bad for your health -- and what you can do about it | Mathias Basner artwork

Why noise is bad for your health -- and what you can do about it | Mathias Basner

TED Talks Daily
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Silence is a rare commodity these days. There's traffic, construction, air-conditioning, your neighbor's lawnmower ... and all this unwanted sound can have a surprising impact on your health, says noise researcher Mathias Basner. Discover the science behind how noise affects your health and sleep -- and how you can get more of the benefits of the sound of silence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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