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Self-Care: How Ambient, Religious and Natural Sounds Can Mend and Soothe

by Laura Hanke Since its origins in the early twentieth century with the likes of Erik Satie, ambient music has evolved steadfastly, becoming a mainstay in film soundtracks, television programmes and an accomplished genre in its own right. After Brian Eno coined the phrase “ambient music” in the mid-seventies, the genre has been interwoven with… Read More: Self-Care: How Ambient, Religious and Natural Sounds Can Mend and… »

Don't let hearing loss take away the sounds of the season

For most people here in the U.S., the holiday season kicks off at the end of November. The days are shorter, there’s a crispness to the air and whole neighborhoods compete to shine brightly after dark. Whatever you celebrate — Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa or the New Year — this time of the year is filled… Read More: Don't let hearing loss take away the sounds of the… »