How can noise be good?

1. What is the positive effect of noise?
2. Why do people like noise?
3. Is noise good for health?
4. How much noise is good for humans?

What is the positive effect of noise?

Negative sound, or 'noise', can be detrimental to our health and wellbeing. However, studies show positive sounds can be the opposite. It has been proven that the sounds of nature have a restorative influence and help to fight stress.

Why do people like noise?

Enhancing Emotions

Loud sounds, particularly music, made people feel that their emotional states were intensified, presumably due to the heightened sense of arousal. “They make me feel happy and energized and I want to turn it up even louder.”

Is noise good for health?

Noise exposure has been proven to raise the heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to increases in blood pressure and blood glucose concentrations. Consequently, the noise can the lead to thinning of the arteries from fat deposits, which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

How much noise is good for humans?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend maintaining environmental noises below 70 dBA over 24-hours (75 dBA over 8-hours) to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.