Frank Racioppi
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I am a South Jersey-based author who is a writer for the Ear Worthy publication, which appears on Vocal, Substack, Medium, Blogger, Tumblr, and social media. Ear Worthy offers daily podcast reviews, recommendations, and articles.
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New Study on Hearing Loss and Ear Plugs
A new study confirms that earplugs can shield you from the temporary hearing loss that can happen after a high-decibel music concert. While getting millennials to wear earplugs at concerts may be a long shot, one expert said the threat to their hearing is real.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Longevity
Eight Tips for New Podcasters
The keys to success in podcasting reside, of course, in equal parts motivation, intuition, inspiration and inhalation. The last one – inhalation – deals with learning from the experience of others and make smart decisions based on what has worked for others.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Lifehack
Study shows Baby Temperament affected by Maternal Sensitivity
A recent study published reveals that a child's temperament may be influenced by maternal postpartum depression, maternal sensitivity, and family functioning. Maternal depression was associated with difficult temperaments in infants when maternal sensitivity was low, but not when maternal sensitivity was high. Family functioning similarly moderated these links.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Families
Five Myths about Traffic Safety
tA recent survey of U.S. drivers found – not unsurprisingly – that 72 percent of them consider themselves to be above-average drivers. Only 18 percent self-classified as average drivers and a sheepish – or brutally honest – 9 percent admitted they were below average.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Wheel
How Often Should You Shower?
A shower a day keeps the dirt away. Some people don’t feel clean without a long hot shower. Over the last 50 years, showers have overtaken baths as the primary method for cleaning the body. In fact, some houses are now built only with showers. And showers are now more elaborate, larger and decorative than ever. It’s not uncommon to see a bathroom renovation where the shower now has three spray nozzles and is now large enough to fit Kansas City Chiefs offensive line.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Longevity
Another Use for Viagra: Fighting Colorectal Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States. It is the third most commonly diagnosed form of cancer overall; around 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women are likely to develop it at some point.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Longevity
Gratitude;Smell;Coffee; Prostate Screening;Dog Dangers
Being Grateful is Great for your Health Whiners, complainers, and ingrates -- listen up. Negative thought patterns can be hazardous to your health. And being grateful is good for your heart, according to a new study.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Longevity
Five mistakes people make at the fitness center
When you’re working out at the fitness center – pressing out that max rep on the bench press or hinging your hips for that last deadlift or just pedaling furiously to nowhere on a stationary bike – you are supposed to be “in the zone.” The exclusive focus of your conscious mind is simply on performing an exercise with the right form and intensity.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Longevity
