Let’s be honest—life can be loud. From traffic on the roads to planes in the sky to phone notifications in your hand, it’s hard to find a moment of peace. But it turns out, real quiet isn’t just relaxing, it’s actually good for your health.
Scientists and sound experts are discovering that natural quiet—like the kind you find in parks, forests, and remote places—can help lower your heart rate, reduce stress, and clear your mind. One study even showed people’s heart rates slowed by seven beats per minute when they were in truly quiet environments. That’s a big deal.
Groups like Quiet Parks International are working to protect those peaceful places because natural silence is getting harder to find. And during the COVID pandemic, when the world slowed down, people noticed just how good that quiet felt (even if everything else in the world was feeling chaotic).
The takeaway? Making time for quiet moments—whether you’re outside in nature or just turning down the volume at home—can help your body and brain recharge.
A 2023 hearing study conducted by Apple in partnership with the University of Michigan confirms the cacophony of man-made noise has indeed made the world louder. Using data from iPhones and Apple Watches, the study revealed that in the U.S., one in three adults is regularly exposed to man-made noise above 70 decibels, the level deemed safe for human health by the World Health Organization. Prolonged exposure to sound louder than this not only causes hearing loss but has been attributed to hypertension, blood pressure changes and sleep disturbances.
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