This article explores the connection between exposure to fluoride and hearing loss and provides professional guidance to help reduce an individual's risk of developing hearing loss due to elevated fluoride levels. We will discuss the scientific research linking fluoride and hearing impairment, the potential health benefits of reducing exposure to f...
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Learning a new language can be a daunting task, especially if that language is as complex as Italian. For American high schoolers, the task of learning Italian can often prove to be a difficult undertaking. With its unique grammar, rich vocabulary and its vast array of dialects, it is little wonder that those new to the language often struggle to c...
Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most renowned composers of classical music. He composed 9 symphonies and many other musical works, which remain popular to this day. The legacy of Beethoven's work extends beyond the music he wrote, his life story is also an inspiring tale of perseverance despite incredible adversity. As the composer was slowly lo...
Cervical misalignment, or neck pain, is a common problem caused by poor posture, joint degeneration, muscle tension, or injury. Symptoms can range from a dull and constant ache to a sharp and intense pain. During a cervical misalignment, a vertebra shifts out of its normal alignment, compressing a nerve and causing pain. This misalignment may also ...
Hearing loss can be a difficult obstacle to overcome, and the search to find effective treatments can be daunting. However, there's now a new potential solution that can be found at the grocery store – oysters. That's right, the humble sea-dwelling mollusk can help those suffering from hearing loss by supplying the essential nutrient zinc. Zinc is ...
Maria Montessori is an iconic figure in Italian history. She was a pioneering educator and scientist who developed an innovative educational system for children that has been adopted in schools worldwide. Montessori's methods emphasize self-directed activities, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. Montessori's importance to Italian heritage l...
Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian pizza that originated in Naples, Italy. It is one of the most beloved Italian dishes and has become an international favorite. The traditional version is made with fresh organic ingredients including tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and olive oil. This pizza has been a family tradition for generations, and i...
Music has been a source of joy and inspiration for centuries. It has the power to lift our spirits and bring us together in a shared experience of emotion. But for those who suffer from hearing loss, music can be a source of sorrow and exclusion. Sadly, the world of music is inaccessible to those with hearing impairments, and it is our respons...
Learning Italian (or any other language for that matter) is a journey that requires patience and good habits. As an iIalian coach, there's a fine line that we need to walk with our students: We want to correct mistakes efficiently and fast without making the student lose interest in learning the language. This means that sometimes we have...
Tax season is here and once again, you're probably trying to make sure that every penny counts in your favor. In this article, you will find some material to help you achieve that by filing your charitable contributions carefully. Your donations clearly have done positive work through entities that make an effort to contribute to society. Therefore...
A Sound Wave is simply air moving at a frequency and they are the product of objects vibrating and causing the air to move. Sound waves include all the frequencies and all the volumes. The range of human hearing is often considered to be 20 Hz to 20 kHz. However it is far more sensitive to sounds between 1 kHz and 4 kHz. For example, listeners...
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is diagnosed when a loss greater than 30dB in three contiguous frequencies. The loss happens over a period of less than three days and it is typically disregarded as a head cold. The problem is that the 72 hours is more than enough to cause permanent damage. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may be noticed ...
The inner ear holds about 16.000 "hair" cells that in simple are responsible to transform waves (sound) into a coded electric signal for our brain to interpret sound. Those "hair" cells are quite fragile and we must take care of them. "There's so many ways that these hair cells can be damaged from loud noises, and it really doesn't take a lon...
In the United States, hearing loss is the most common injury to veterans since 9/11. Troops often return from deployment with diminished hearing, ringing in their ears, or both. It makes sense when you consider causes like roadside bombs, gunfire, and loud engines. Today, more than 400,000 veterans of the Afghan and Iraqi wars suffer from this...
Gerald R Popelka is a PhD, Professor, and Chief of Audiology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center. This video is quite informative about the current technologies and the relevant statistics of hearing loss and how to approach them. Popelka summarizes the devices and provides important information that can...
Every two weeks, Tapped - Taphouse & Kitchen opens their bar to feature a new brewery and help a non-profit. Wednesday August 17th was our turn to be a part of this amazing gathering at one of the most amazing restaurants in downtown Moscow, ID. Hale's Ales brought a great deal of prices and The beers served: Supergoose IPA Pale American ...
Having a chance of developing Note Magiche Tucson was a great experience. As the founder of Ascoltando, I am excited to announce a long term relationship has begun with ASDB (Arizona School for the Deaf and the Blind), Caffe Milano and Us! The truth is that our operation in Tucson began with the right foot because of the involvement and promotion o...