Higher-speed traffic noise linked to increased stress and anxiety

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London, Sept. 29 (SANA)  Natural sounds can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood, while traffic noise can diminish those benefits, particularly at higher vehicle speeds, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. The study, published in November 2024, was conducted by researchers Lia Gilmour, Isabelle Bray, Chris Alford and Paul Lintott. The research involved 68 student volunteers who listened to three three-minute soundscapes. One recording featured a natural soundscape, including birdsong, captured at sunrise in West Sussex, England. Researchers combined the same natu…