View this published article at: https://psyche.co/guides/tips-and-tools-for-navigating-hearing-loss Need to Know I’m no stranger to hearing loss. I was born deaf in my right ear and hearing in my left. I grew up in a hearing family that communicated only in spoken English, but was fortunate to find the Deaf community and learn American Sign Language (ASL)…
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Why Do We Wake Up Anxious?
View this published article at bestwithinyou.com. For many people, anxiety starts from the moment they open their eyes in the morning. Some may even spend the first hour or more of every day narrowly avoiding a panic attack. Morning anxiety may initially be easily linked to a source of stress, but management can feel complicated…
Your Brain on Pain- When Chronic Pain Changes the Way We Think and Feel
View this published article at thechronicillnesstherapist.com. If you’re living with chronic pain, chances are you’ve thought at some point, ‘I just don’t feel like myself anymore.’ Research now shows that feeling isn’t all in your head — it’s actually in your brain. Chronic pain can change the brain’s structure and chemistry, particularly in areas involved…
A Neurobiological Case for Early Sign Language Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Published in Grey Matters Journal, GSU Chapter, Spring 2025 Could you say everything you’re thinking without making a sound? Through signed languages, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) can. While a child’s first language is most often developed passively, by listening to the speech of primary caregivers, that option is not available to D/HH children. In…
Indian Health Services: The Government Funded Healthcare Harming Indigenous Communities
In 1955, the Indian Health Services (IHS) was established to support the health of Native American communities. The IHS is a federally funded and managed health organization that serves Native Americans across the United States. Health services are provided by the IHS through a variety of hospitals, clinics, and ambulance services. The care is free…
Could Chickens Cure Your Cat Allergies?
How the unlikely pair might help you breathe easier… How do cats cause allergies? If you can’t help but sneeze when walking into a room with a furry feline, you’re not alone. Humans are susceptible to 8 different allergens produced by cats, but 1 in particular is responsible for upwards of 95% of human cat…
Can Alaskan wildlife be protected without tanking local economies?
As President-elect Donald Trump approaches the beginning of his second term, concerns for Arctic wildlife continue to rise. Following his inauguration, the incoming commander-in-chief has promised to sign an executive order that would end energy conservation efforts put in place by the Biden administration. Trump has stated these changes to be in pursuit of increasing…