Teacher talk strains voices, especially for women

Monday, October 26, 2009 - 12:56 in Psychology & Sociology

Teachers tend to spend more time speaking than most professionals, putting them at a greater risk for hurting their voices -- they're 32 times more likely to experience voice problems, according to one study. And unlike singers or actors, teachers can't take a day off when their voices hurt.

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