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‘I can hear them talking, but I can’t understand what they’re saying’

I hear this description in my office each day. Without an understanding of how sound gets from the inner ear to the brain, many people are confused by the fact that they can hear sounds, but they cannot always figure out the sounds properly. Being able to hear high-frequency sounds is very important for understanding human speech. When you can’t, it will sound like everyone is mumbling or talking too quietly. In speech, the vowel sounds (A, E, I, O and U) are low in pitch but consonant sounds like S, F, Th, Sh, V, K, P and others are high in pitch. Being able to hear vowel ...

How to stop waking up with a headache

Ever realized your head is pounding before you even get out of bed in the morning? Waking up with a headache is — well, a pain. Here’s why they happen and how you can find relief. Like other common symptoms, headaches vary in cause and strength. Some intense headaches can last for hours. Others might be a minute or two of dull but manageable discomfort. Most headaches are grouped into primary and secondary categories. Primary headaches are usually caused by pain sensors in your head that aren’t working right. These headaches may run in your family. Or you might get them from ...

Understanding cardiac MRI

We know that when you get a CT scan or experience other kinds of medical imaging, the staff taking the images needs to protect themselves by leaving the room. Think about when you need an x-ray at your dental office — they put that heavy layer of protection on you just for a picture of your ...

Patient praises Cancer Care Partnership at Mt. Nittany

STATE COLLEGE — Cancer Care Partnership is a partnership between Mount Nittany Health and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center located in the Lance and Ellen Shaner Cancer Pavilion at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Within Cancer Care Partnership is a team of healthcare ...

Can what you eat (or don’t eat) trigger migraines?

Many environmental factors can trigger migraines – including what you eat and drink. It’s believed that some foods may trigger the brain to release certain chemicals, such as serotonin, which causes blood vessels to narrow and can lead to a throbbing migraine. But everyone who has migraines is different, and what may trigger a migraine attack in one person may not have the same effect in another. Pinpointing specific foods that trigger migraines and tailoring your diet may help decrease your headache frequency. Food triggers can vary from person to person, and some people may ...

What the heck is tech neck

Smartphones, tablets and computers, oh my! Our world today surrounds the use of these gadgets. While our technology is advanced, our bodies have not evolved to accommodate the use of these devices, leaving us with aches and pains. These modern-day ailments are known as “tech neck” and are ...