And with an increase Population density For urban areas in recent decades and the rise of home working in the early 1920s, the problem has only gotten worse.
Last year, 450,000 noise complaints were filed with municipalities across the country Great Britainwhich equals one every 70 seconds.
Researchers in Canada, Korea and Germany created a living room-like situation and recorded the sound of falling objects and people walking.
The study participants were then exposed to the sounds using speakers, headsets and virtual reality headsets and reported their level of irritation.
Marcus Müller-Trabitt, from the research team, said: "Long-term exposure to such unwanted sounds can lead to: heart problems blood vessels andsleep disorders".
The researchers hope their findings will help architects and building developers create the most livable environment.
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According to the British Daily Mail, scientists have discovered that these types of sounds can affect our brains to sleep It can lead to heart disease.
And with an increase Population density For urban areas in recent decades and the rise of home working in the early 1920s, the problem has only gotten worse.
Last year, 450,000 noise complaints were filed with municipalities across the country Great Britainwhich equals one every 70 seconds.
Researchers in Canada, Korea and Germany created a living room-like situation and recorded the sound of falling objects and people walking.
The study participants were then exposed to the sounds using speakers, headsets and virtual reality headsets and reported their level of irritation.
Markus Müller-Trabit, from the research team, said: ‘Long-term exposure to such unwanted sounds can lead to… heart problems blood vessels andsleep disorders“.
The researchers hope their findings will help architects and building developers create the most livable environment.
