No Fortissimo? Symphony Told to Keep It Down

A new law that requires employers in Europe to limit workers’ exposure to potentially damaging noise has affected the repertories and work of orchestras in Europe.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/arts/music/20noise.html?ex=1366344000&en=7fdf17954293e4e9&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By SARAH LYALL

Vital Signs: Hazards: Sleeping Through Noise, but Still Feeling Its Effects

Noise while you are sleeping can significantly raise your blood pressure, even when it does not wake you up, a new study suggests.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/health/research/04haza.html?ex=1362373200&en=491da9842cc78762&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By NICHOLAS BAKALAR