Whether you are at a rock concert or on a construction site, you will find that the background noise makes communication very difficult. Furthermore, loud environments can hinder your thinking and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POV: It’s 2:00 a.m. and you can’t fall asleep. You’ve tried everything, from cognitive shuffling to ...

Working in a high-noise environment makes communication difficult because the only way to hear someone speak is by shouting—straining a speaker's voice. This results in miscommunication, and critical ...

If you’ve ever been lulled to sleep by soft rain pattering on the roof or put on a “waterfall sounds” playlist to help you fall asleep, you might unknowingly be a fan of pink noise. Like white noise, ...

POV: It’s 2:00 a.m. and you can’t fall asleep. You’ve tried everything, from cognitive shuffling to counting sheep, but your brain won’t shut off. Your friend swears that white noise helps her sleep, ...