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 ...

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, ...