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  2. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.

  3. Models of deafness - Wikipedia

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    People who experience hearing loss after acquiring a mastery of spoken language as well as those who are hard-of-hearing commonly identify with this model. Within the medical model deafness is conceptualized from a "personal tragedy" stance, indicating that it should be avoided, eradicated, or normalized by all possible means. [ 16 ]

  4. Hearing loss - Wikipedia

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    Hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear. [5] Hearing loss may be present at birth or acquired at any time afterwards. [6] [7] Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears. [2] In children, hearing problems can affect the ability to acquire spoken language, and in adults it can create difficulties with social interaction and at work. [8]

  5. 6 surprising signs of hearing loss - AOL

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    Age-related hearing loss stats, hearing devices: National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Health problems and hearing, dementia: National Institute on Aging Hearing loss ...

  6. 13 Celebrities and Musicians With Hearing Loss - AOL

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    Key Takeaways: Hearing loss is more common than most people realize, including among celebrities. From Sting to Rob Lowe, there are a number of actors, musicians, and athletes with hearing loss.

  7. Paul Simon Reveals the One Song He Can No Longer Perform Due ...

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    Paul Simon has had to make some changes when it comes to performing live. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the "Mrs. Robinson" hitmaker, 83, opened up to CBS Mornings about his experience with hearing loss ...

  8. World Hearing Day - Wikipedia

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    For 2025, the theme of the campaign is "Empower yourself" encouraging individuals to take steps to ensure good hearing in all stages of life.This focus is a new angle of the theme of the 2024 World Hearing Day "Changing mindsets" which encouraged addressing challenges posed by societal misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets associated with hearing difficulties.

  9. Tortured artist - Wikipedia

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    Another figure matching the description of the "tortured artist" is Ludwig van Beethoven, who, after losing his hearing, [5] became increasingly reclusive and apathetic towards society. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] In the Heiligenstadt Testament , Beethoven confesses his loss of hearing to his brothers Nikolaus and Kaspar and tells them of his inability to ...