Persist! living near Munich before and after a new international airport went into operation close by. Children living directly under the flight path had increased blood pressure and higher levels of stress hormones. The other study determined that office noises from ringing telephones, printers, and copiers reduced efficiency and concentration by up to 30 percent. If you work in a noisy environment, consider how you can minimize the noise (., move the copier to another location, turn down the volume on the phone ringer, etc.). If that’s not possible, consider shielding yourself from the noise. Special headphones that block noise.
