Emily Halder

If you’ve noticed your voice doesn’t sound like it used to—maybe it’s weaker, shakier, hoarse, or harder to project—you’re not imagining things. This is a real and common condition called presbyphonia , or age-related voice changes. And despite how many people experience it, it’s still one of the most overlooked areas of healthcare. Let’s talk about what’s actually happening—and more importantly, what you can do about it. What Is Presbyphonia? Presbyphonia refers to changes in the voice that...

Swallowing is something most of us take for granted—until it becomes difficult. When swallowing problems occur, they can affect nutrition, hydration, health, and overall quality of life. These difficulties, known medically as dysphagia , are evaluated and treated by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) , the medical professionals specifically trained in the anatomy and physiology of swallowing. In today’s healthcare environment, swallowing care can often be delivered through a combination of...

Voice technology is advancing rapidly. Artificial intelligence can now synthesize speech, clone voices, and narrate entire audiobooks. But as voice technology becomes more sophisticated, one persistent challenge remains: accurately representing gender in voice . Many AI voice systems attempt to classify voices as “male” or “female” based on acoustic features such as pitch. However, human listeners know that gender perception in voice is far more complex. As a speech-language pathologist...