The newly-elected members of the U.S. Congress have no doubt settled in a bit by now, and the members who were re-elected and have claimed their leadership posts are beginning to roll out ideas on many of the issues facing America. One of the most important issues for...
Our Los Angeles readers probably know that diabetes is a common health condition that millions of Americans struggle to deal with every day. Some are more successful than others, able to enjoy life to the fullest even despite diabetes. However, for many people this...
Millions of Americans suffer from some form of heart disease. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 600,000 people die due to heart disease every year in America - that is a full one-fourth of the average numbers of deaths...
There are millions of workers in America whose job includes tasks that demand hard, physical labor. Many of those workers probably daydream about having a "cushy desk job" instead. On the other hand, there are many office workers who sit at a computer all day and...
Many of our Los Angeles readers probably suffer from back pain to some extent. For some, it is just a lack of exercise and poor posture. For others, a back injury of some type may be the culprit. But what happens when a back injury is more severe? What happens if a...
Every year when the calendar turns over to January millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their lives or the lives of others. Some people resolve to stop smoking or to exercise more, while others resolve to stick to a budget and get their finances in order....
Most of our Los Angeles readers have probably seen the reports over the last couple of weeks detailing the new members of Congress taking their place in our nation's capital. For at least the next two years both chambers of Congress will be controlled by the...
There are all types of diseases that could lead to a Los Angeles resident qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits for illness, both mental and physical. Physical diseases, however, are often easier to prove in an application for benefits. A blood disease,...
Many people have different ways of dealing with their disability. Some people have certain modifications completed in their home, like handrails or wheelchair ramps. Others have personal caregivers who can assist with some of the household chores. But what about a...
Brain injury, neck injury, back injury - what do they all have in common? The serious possibility that Los Angeles residents with such an injury will find themselves completely unable to work for an extended period of time. Most of our readers know that if they are...
