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[โ€“] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

No, exactly this was disproven again and again the last few years. The unconscious sounds add to the stress level too, makes you sleep worse, etc.

Ok, may be different with only every hour or so. The studies are usually with constant traffic noise (like neighbourhood to airports, main roads).

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Not sure if there is a misunderstanding but I'm agreeing with you

When I say the brain processes it, it means it does take some work and energy, although it might not bring it up to your conscious perception for you to react