Five Years of Serving a Noble Cause

For five years now, I’ve been an ambassador for Lobe clinics and hearing health, lending my voice and my pen to raise awareness about the importance of healthy hearing. I have the amazing opportunity to share my personal experience to demystify certain beliefs about hearing loss. It’s important for people to know that there is nothing to be ashamed of in admitting that their hearing is not quite what it used to be. On the contrary, when someone admits they have difficulty hearing and understanding, they’re taking the very first step on a journey leading them to the joy of reconnecting with their loved ones and rediscovering the activities that make them happy.

When I give conferences, I get to hear amazing stories and share wonderful moments. The people I meet constantly boost my energy levels. Hearing health is a cause dear to my heart because it speaks to humans and their connection to the world.

Over the years, I’ve seen perceptions change and witnessed the growth of a new open-mindedness toward hearing health and hearing aids. People are increasingly mindful of their overall health and knowledgeable about the benefits of self-care. Whether it’s physical activity, nutrition, skin care, or other aspects of health, people are becoming better informed and increasingly prioritizing their own well-being.

We all know that health cannot be taken for granted. That’s why we have to be proactive and consult a health care professional to make sure we can continue to live our lives to the fullest every day.

What an amazing journey I’ve been on these past few years! I hope I can continue to pursue my mission and promote health—and life!—for many more years to come. I look forward to shaking your hands, seeing your smiles, and listening to your stories for a long time!

Marie-Josée Taillefer Ambassador of Lobe Clinics and Hearing Health

Volume 16, number 2, 2023

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Did You Know?

Purring is a low-frequency vibration (between 20 and 50 Hz) made by domestic cats and some wild felines. A cat’s purr is widely known as a sign of happiness, but it also helps them relieve pain and reduce stress. That’s why you might see them purring during a visit to the vet or even when giving birth. The larger the cat’s rib cage, the louder its purrs will be.

Purring can also benefit humans. It isn’t just detected by our eardrums—it’s picked up by the skin’s nerve endings as well. Our brain interprets these signals as a sense of happiness and well-being, to the point where feeling and hearing a cat’s purr can become a source of calm and comfort.

Kraland, S. (2013, 14 janvier). Ronronnement du chat : les bienfaits de la "ronron thérapie" sur le moral, le stress, l'insomnie et l'anxiété. https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/life/article/ronronnement-du-chat-les-bienfaits-de-la-ronron-therapie-sur-le-moralle-stress-l-insomnie-et-l-anxiete_13905.html [French only]