Myths Associated With Deafness Deaf people are selective about what they hearSomeone who is hard of hearing may be able to understand partial pieces of speech; they may understand some of what you say, but by no means all of it. Although this is confusing to the listener and there are many reasons why this occurs. Some people can hear certain pitches very clearly but not others and this will explain the myth that deaf people are...more
3 Most Common First Aid Myths That Do No Good There are no sirens or bells accompanying emergencies or accidents, they can swell up at any place and at any time. The onset of a potential injury may be abrupt and uncontrollable but your response determines how it's going to end up – better or worse!Many people believe that they can control a certain unwanted accident with some basic emergency first aid knowledge. However, this...more
Myths of Volume and Pitch What's the difference between volume and pitch? In many presentation training or public speaking training courses, it has never been explained clearly.Most of my clients are confused with volume and pitch. When being asked to increase their volume, they ended up raising their pitch.Volume refers to the loudness or softness of your sound. It's a quantitative degree of change. Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of your sound.To help you better understand the difference let's use the music notes to illustrate this. (Please approach a piano or other musical instrument if possible.) We'll use 8 notes. Here they are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Notice there are two "do"s, one at the beginning (1), and one at the end(8).What's the difference between these two "do"s? Yes, they are both do, but in different pitch. One is low, one is high. This is the change in pitch.If you were to say a same word in different pitches, this should be the way. For example, if you were to say the word "hello" in different pitches, it should work the same way as those different "do"s.How about volume? Let's still use do as an example. With the same pitch, if I say it...more
Busting Some Bed Bug Myths – Part 1 of a two-part series Busting Some Bed Bug Myths – Part 1Hey, we're seeing a lot of info on TV and in the papers about bed bugs and it really can become confusing to try to figure out what's true and what's not.Check out these common bed bug myths:MYTH: You can't see a bed bug. You should be...more
Busting Some Bed Bug Myths – Part 2 of two part series Busting Some Bed Bug Myths – Part 2 of two part seriesHey, here's the second and last installment of "Busting Some Bed Bug Myths". We're seeing a lot of info on TV and in the papers about bed bugs and it really can become confusing to try to figure out what's true and...more
What Are Some Of The Common Myths About A Hearing Aid? With the level at which technology has advanced in today's world, if you suffer from deafness then there is nothing to worry about. If you visit a specialist you would be prescribed to use a hearing aid which can help you immensely to improve your hearing capacity. Most of the users of such devices residing in some of the major cities in the US, like Butler (PA) and New Kensington (PA) are extremely happy with the numerous benefits of using an aid. It is good to know that just like any other device, there are numerous myths which are associated with a hearing aid. Some of them are: 1. Using such a device would also help you improve all other communication difficulties: This is certainly not true since a hearing aid is meant to improve the hearing capability of an individual and not his other communication difficulties. It is possible for users, of such devices, to face difficulties in following conversations if there are background noises, especially in public settings. 2. Hearings aids are beneficial to restore one's natural capabilities to hear: Such devices only help people to listen properly as long as these...more
Hair Loss : Busting the Myths Hair loss in men is as old as time itself it would seem. DNA experts have recently found that male pattern hair loss is not uniquely a modern problem. The findings are the result of a number of scientific...more
The Top 5 Myths About Bad Breath Myth 1: Bad Breath Is Caused By Poor Hygiene.Depending on whose figures you accept, bad breath is a problem that affects as much as 90% of the population, to some extent. However, despite common...more
Myths and Reality about Hydrolyzed Collagen Over the past several years, hydrolyzed collagen has become a popular nutritional supplement and health aid. This substance has many positive aspects and aids a number of body functions....more
Top 5 myths about gas prices Gasoline prices have been steadily climbing for several months, and Americans are feeling the pain at the pump. The possible culprits (from greedy oil execs to Mideast turmoil) are as plentiful as the...more
Myths About Stained Concrete Floors Houston Stained concrete floors can be absolutely gorgeous in or around any building. All you need is to find a reliable service provider who has experience providing excellent craftsmanship and...more
Sex Myths Busted There are many myths and illusions about sex that people harbor given the incomplete information on the subject. Such misconceptions only lead to a unsatisfied sexual life and hindrances in enjoying the sexual...more