The brain is just another part of the body, but it is often ignored in routine health screenings. That shouldn't be so, doctors from around the world are saying. Instead, a new study from the United Kingdom is suggesting that mental health should be prioritized in...
After suffering a back impairment last season, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Dwight Howard said he returned to the court before he was completely healed, which is why he has struggled this season. Howard suffered a herniated disk in his lower back and had surgery last...
In a documentary-style series, the television network MTV is exploring what it is like for a young person with a disability to transition into adulthood and independent living. The show follows a 21-year-old who has autism and ADHD. The host of the show lived...
Life has been made more difficult for people in California trying to get information about disability or unemployment benefits thanks to budget cuts. Officials with the Employment Development Department recently acknowledged that people are having difficulties...
As you have probably heard in the past, a little bit of anxiety can be a good thing in life. It could prompt you to study before a big test or prepare before an important presentation. However, too much anxiety can wreak havoc on a person's life. In fact, some people...
Diabetes can have a devastating effect on many parts of the body. When these disabling effects prevent a people from working, they may be eligible for Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits to help supplement their incomes. Diabetes...
Countless people in the Los Angeles area and the rest of the country depend on Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits because they are unable to earn a living due to disabling injuries, illnesses and conditions. SSD benefits are intended to replace the income of...
Cardiac disease is a serious problem in the United States and the leading cause of death among men and women in the country. According to a recent study, people with cardiovascular disease may also face a higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairments compared...
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are meant to replace income lost due to a serious and long-term disabling condition that prevents a person from working full time. But for most people who apply for SSD benefits, the application process can be a long and...
In a groundbreaking report, doctors said that electrodes implanted in the brain of a 13-year-old with severe autism reduced the boy's symptoms and allowed him to use language for the first time ever. The one-person study was conducted by German researchers and could...
