When experiencing dizziness, it’s important to determine the underlying cause in order to receive appropriate treatment. Vestibular function tests play a crucial role in diagnosing dizziness related to inner ear issues. Let’s explore some common types of vestibular tests: Hearing Testing Hearing testing is often …
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Inner ear disturbances can significantly impact a person’s sense of balance and contribute to various dizzy disorders. Surprisingly, children are not immune to these inner ear disorders and often experience symptoms that can be misinterpreted as learning disabilities, dyslexia, or even psychological issues. Identifying the …
Read Full ArticleDizziness and imbalance can create a lot of problems in your daily activities. Rather than pushing through these issues, you should consider seeking help from an expert audiologist. While dizziness or vertigo can be caused by virtually anything, the culprit may be an issue with …
Read Full Article“Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high. Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow!” Television shows like Reading Rainbow and Wishbone were such an inspiring show for myself when I was younger. For me they were a dream and gave …
Read Full ArticleDebunking Common Breastfeeding Myths Smaller breasts make less milk Breast size is unrelated to the amount of milk that is produced. Glandular and fat tissue in the breast does not influence the number or size of the milk ducts. If your breasts are significantly different …
Read Full ArticleWhat to Know About Breastfeeding BEFORE a C-section The moments immediately after giving birth via a cesarean section can be filled with unending thoughts or mixed emotions; “I can’t wait to see my baby!”, “They’re finally here!”, “When do I get to see them?”, “Wow …
Read Full ArticleAre you an expecting mother? Are you wanting to know what to expect with nursing your baby? Fifteen years ago, I didn’t know anything about nursing my new baby. On the contrary, I thought I did! Like the common saying, “you don’t know what you …
Read Full ArticleParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. About 75% of people with PD experience changes in speech and voice …
Read Full ArticleWatching over my father as he lay motionless on the hospital bed, I must admit the prospect of entering a new profession never entered my mind. However, in just a matter of weeks this life-changing event opened the door to discovering my calling in life. …
Read Full ArticleWhat is bilingualsim/ multilingualism? Bilingualism is the ability to communicate in more than one language and can be thought of as a continuum of language skills in which proficiency in any of the languages used may fluctuate over time and across social settings, conversational partners, …
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