Giving Voice: Ending 30 Years of Silence (Video)
More than 30 years ago, Betty Lou Trufant lost her voice as a result of a cold. It never came back. The illness paralyzed one of her vocal cords. Reduced to little more than a whisper for decades, her...
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10 Ways to Save Your Voice
You need it to phone your mother, win an argument, call the dog or order extra cheese on your pizza. Your voice plays a vital role in your everyday life, but it’s easy to take it for granted. To...
View ArticleWondering If He Thinks You’re Cute? Listen to His Voice
If you’ve ever wondered if someone is attracted to you, try listening to his or her voice. A recent study found that men and women vary the strength, tone and pitch of their voices when speaking to...
View ArticleAre You a Super Fan? Avoid Damaging Your Voice
One of the most fun aspects of watching a big sporting event like the Super Bowl or Final Four is cheering on your team. Many of us will go to work or school on Monday with a scratchy throat and raspy...
View Article6 Tips to Keep Your Voice Healthy and Strong
Contributor: Michael Benninger, MD Whether it’s on the job or taking care of a busy family, we use our voices all the time. Most of us don’t think too much about our voices until we lose them...
View Article7 Surprising Facts about Your Nose
Contributor: Michael Benninger, MD Our noses, along with our eyes and mouths, are the facial points of our appearance and – in many ways – our identity. The nose is prominently visible from the front...
View ArticleMucus and Phlegm: What to Do If You Have Too Much
Excessive mucus and phlegm may not be much of a conversation starter (unless you’re 14 and trying to spit the furthest). But if you have too much mucus, it can drive you crazy in search for solutions....
View Article4 Weird Ways You Can Damage Your Vocal Cords
Does your throat hurt after a long day of talking or a night of karaoke? Do you wake up hoarse after an evening of screaming at a ball game or concert? Beware: If this happens too often, you can...
View Article3 Options to Help Regain Your Voice After Throat Cancer Surgery
Not everyone who goes through treatment for laryngeal cancer will need to have surgery. Your care team will do everything they can to preserve as much of your voice as possible. But if a partial or...
View ArticleWhat’s Going On in Your Body When You Lose Your Voice?
Do you ever open your mouth to speak, only to find that all you can do is croak or whisper? You may wonder what’s happening in your body when you lose your voice. You may experience hoarseness or lose...
View Article10 Ways to Keep Your Voice Healthy and Strong
Whether it’s on the job, taking care of a busy family or gabbing with your mom on the phone – we use our voices all the time. Most of us don’t even think too much about our voices until we lose them...
View ArticleSurprising Facts About Your Nose
Our noses are generally the subject of both admiration and criticism. Some love their nose, others would change it if they could. But it’s easy to forget that your nose, along with your eyes and...
View ArticleVoice Changes: What Can They Tell You as You Age?
During puberty, surprising cracks and unexpected squeaks can signal changes in your voice. Later on, as you age, you may notice other changes, such as weakening of the voice. What’s behind these vocal...
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