Having a healthy voice is important. For some it may be an important part of how they make a living; think singers, teachers and lawyers. For the rest of us in the Murrieta area, it is important not to strain or injure our vocal cords. And while we may not all be professional opera singers,
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“Alexa, do those with voice disorders have trouble with voice command devices?” In the last few years we have seen a surge in voice command devices come onto the market in Murrieta and across the United States. While many of us have used the intelligent assistants that were programmed onto our favorite smartphones (I’m looking
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Cardiologists and other Carlsbad doctors have long been promoting the health benefits of wine. Wine can promote longevity as well as reduce your risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer and brain decline. While we all wish the old mantra went “a bottle of wine a day keeps the doctor away,” these health
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Have you ever thought about how you speak? It seems easy enough; you think of a thought and moments later it comes out of your mouth. It is actually a complex process that relies on multiple parts. In order to create sound you must have air. The act of inhaling draws air into the lungs.
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Ever walked into work only to be greeted with “uh-oh, sounds like somebody has a case of the Mondays?” If so, you are not alone. If you look tired, have a headache, runny nose and are sneezing it may be something more. You may actually be allergic to work. While this sounds like the plot
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In the fields of science and technology, “wearables” is quickly becoming a favorite buzzword. This rapidly growing industry includes everything from smartwatches that read you the news to earbuds that monitor your athletic performance. En masse, these products are created to address a problem through convenience, but a research group at MIT is taking this
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Being a teacher is an emotionally and mentally demanding career. Even when teachers are not physically at work, their profession can still loom over them. Being able to disassociate from work is important in any career, but it is especially significant in academia. In fact, several recent studies have shown how important it is for
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A stuffy nose is a common symptom that accompanies many routine health conditions, such as allergies, a cold, or a sinus infection. When your nasal passages become blocked, it can cause a disruption in your daily activities, such as speaking and breathing. Many people associate a stuffy nose with an excessive production of mucous in
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For professional and amateur singers alike, voice problems are a serious matter. Unfortunately, the more reliant we are on our voice, the more likely we are to develop a vocal problem. Singers therefore have to be more cautious in tending to their vocal health. How Can I Tell if My Voice is Unhealthy? If you
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Each day we all experience sound in the environment.  Many of these sounds are low intensity, satisfying, and others are the mundane sounds of life, such as television, radio, household appliances, cars running, traffic, etc.  Most of these sounds are at very safe levels and do not cause any danger to hearing. We also know however,
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