After her crowning moment as Miss South Africa on Saturday night, Mia Le Roux was celebrated by the nation and by her nearest and dearest, including her boyfriend of three years, Luke Tenoever. The 28-year-old beauty queen made Miss SA history on Saturday evening as the first deaf South African woman to wear the diamond […]
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Communication in relationships is important, and understanding each other is even more crucial, but what happens when communication is challenged and one person has difficulties that cause a strain in communication? The other person needs to find ways to better communicate with the other. Having someone as a friend, a partner or a family member, […]
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Nhlanhla Mafu who was introduced to Mzansi as a member of the iconic music group, Mafikizolo has turned her hearing loss ordeal to her strength in teaching and raising awareness to others. After suffering from a condition called noise-induced hearing loss (NHIL) for years, as diagnosed by an audiologist, the muso decided to use her […]
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Hearing loss is a condition that can affect individuals at any stage of life, from infancy to old age. While some cases are congenital, others develop gradually over time. According to Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) about 3 in every 1 000 babies are born with hearing loss, but the majority of cases manifest later in […]
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A recent study that emphasises the value of therapies like hearing aids suggests that people with hearing loss may be more likely to feel fatigued. Research published earlier this month in JAMA Otolaryngology by Kening Jiang, a PhD student at the school of Public Health, Head & Neck Surgery has extensive implications for doctors who […]
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If you’re a parent or guardian, chances are you’ve said to your child many times, “How many times do I have to repeat myself?” Indeed, a part of parenting is repeating yourself―but what if your child is not being naughty and actually suffers from hearing loss? Image: Pexels What is hearing loss? Audiologist, PhD candidate […]
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