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How do y'all reconcile the air and noise pollution living in cities? I see studies posted on HN about how important sleep is and I've been way more sensitive to
by itake 4y ago
How do y'all reconcile the air and noise pollution living in cities? I see studies posted on HN about how important sleep is and I've been way more sensitive to noise as I age.
- galangalalgol 4y agoYears and years ago I measured sleep disturbances with a fitbit and found sleeping in foam earplugs reduced my wakings by something like 300%. No answer for air quality. Except is indoor air quality any better in a new suburban house than a new apt in a walkable area?
- itake 4y agore indoor air quality: fair point. I bet new apts have less lead in the paint. That being said, SF is famous for their moldy condos. I've had apt neighbors that smoked cigars, cigs, and weed that crept into my room.
- eikenberry 4y agoWhite noise generators work great.
- itake 4y agoI'm skeptical that white noise would be equal or better to the quiet of suburbia. Especially against high db sounds like firetrucks, helicopters, and trains. Doesn't look like there is much research in this area though.
- pandaman 4y agoIt does nothing for vibrations/infrasound. Ear plugs or a noise machine can only help with the outside noise but, with many Americans preferring to wear hard sole shoes/boots inside, you are likely to be always aware of your upstairs neighbors movements.