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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 2000

Page

19

Taste tops cost and health in food choices says study

Laura Sims of the University of Maryland notes taste dominates food decisions even amid health concerns and busy schedules. Based on FMI survey data since the 1980s, 2,000 shoppers show taste highest ranking. she urges that healthy foods must also taste good.

Laura Sims University of Maryland FMI Sims Washington Post

Whispering worsens laryngitis suggests rest for voice

Steven Zeitels at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary warns laryngitis patients to avoid whispering and talking at all to speed healing, as whispered speech strains vocal muscles.

Steven Zeitels The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary New Choices Magazine Zeitels

Garmin eMap Deluxe review highlights portable GPS gadget

A Dallas Morning News tester reviews the eMap Deluxe from Garmin International, a pocket GPS device using GPS satellites and a built in base map. The unit costs 299 dollars and includes a memory card and PC interface. Metroguide U S two CD ROM set is 199 dollars.

Garmin International Defense Department Dallas Morning News MapSource Metroguide U.S Los Angeles New York City Garmin.com

How We Hear The mechanics of hearing explained

The ear collects sound through the ear canal and eardrum. The hammer, anvil, and stirrup amplify vibrations that reach the inner ear. In the cochlea, inner and outer hair cells detect fluid movements and convert them into neural signals for the brain.

Cochlea

Coping with a noisy world by learning to protect hearing

The Los Angeles Times reports that daily noise from traffic, concerts, jets, and appliances can damage inner ear hair cells. Hearing experts urge education and self protection since environmental noise is not regulated as workplaces are. Risks rise with sound level and exposure duration. experts warn eight hours at 85 decibels is a common safety threshold.

National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health

Protection tips for ears and children in noisy settings

Advice on limiting exposure to loud noises and recognizing warning signs. Recommendations include using ear protection, choosing quieter products, and taking breaks during noisy activities. Emphasizes testing device noisiness before purchase and scheduling periodic hearing checkups.

Understanding Sound and Hearing Ranges in Everyday Life

The article explains sound as air vibrations heard as decibels and frequencies in Hertz. It compares normal hearing to impaired hearing by showing two ear thresholds and how missing consonants muffles speech.

Spring into Fitness Mind and Body Checkup

A guidance piece urges a fresh spring start for health with 10 steps. It covers honest self assessment setting realistic goals journaling stress tests gear checks and gradual pace plus family involvement and balanced diet for lasting habit formation.

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