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- Why Does it Take Two Years to Finally Get a Disability Hearing?
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] Disability hearings can take a very long time to get to after a formal request has been submitted. However, many claimants would be surprised as to why the wait time has continued to grow longer in recent years.
- Keeping Veterans Waiting For Benefits
[Insurance:Disability] The federal government, in recent years, has identified that changes need to be made to move veterans disability claims faster. Despite this, the VA disability system is still stuck with backlogs.
- Social Security Disability is Full Not Partial Disability
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] The federal disability system provides a safety net in the form of social security disability and SSI disability benefits. However, the benefits offered by the social security administration are for full, not partial, disability, with the idea being that a person will be unable to return to work.
- Trying to Work With Bipolar Disorder
[Health-and-Fitness:Mood-Disorders] Individuals afflicted with Bipolar Disorder know full the difficulties that are inherent with the condition. Not least of these, of course, is how difficult it is to work when you have bipolar.
- Can Antioxidant Vitamin Supplements Be Harmful?
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Vitamins have traditionally been thought of in terms of enhancing health. But too much of anything may not necessarily be good. And one recent study indicates this.
- America Loves Painkillers, But Changing Your Diet Can Help
[Health-and-Fitness:Pain-Management] Painkillers, medications that are designed to alleviate pain, are increasingly relied upon. However, there are natural substances that can reduce both inflammation and pain.
- Green Tea and Turmeric May Be Helpful For Those Taking Anti-Cancer Drugs
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Anti-Cancer drugs can have negative effects on the cardiovascular system. But studies show that green tea and turmeric may reduce some of these effects.
- Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Everyone desires optimal health. And we all seem to know that packaged food is not the best choice. But when time is short, convenience often wins out.
- Researchers Find That Grape-Seed Extract Can Kill Cancer Cells
[Cancer] Cancer researchers may be onto something quite amazing. In one study, leukemia cells were eradicated by grapeseed extract.
- Inositol is Helpful For Mental Conditions But Possibly Also Lung Cancer
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Inositol was once primarily discussed with regard to weight loss and fat burning. However, recent studies indicate that it may be helpful for a number of conditions. And Vancouver researchers believe this may extend to lung cancer
- Pine Bark Extract Helps Reduce Osteoarthritis
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Inflammation is tied to not only arthritic complaints, but also cardiovascular illness. Can pine bark extract help stop inflammation. One study shows positive indications for this.
- Is the Fountain of Youth As Simple As Calorie Restriction?
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Animal studies show that life expectancy can be lengthened through calorie restriction. But does this apply to humans?
- Moving From Short-Term to Long-Term Disability
[Insurance:Disability] A commonly held perception is that disabilities are either the result of injuries or exist from birth. However, new information indicates that this perception is not entirely valid. Individuals with disabling conditions, more often than not, are disabled as a result of an illness.
- Thwart Osteoporosis With Vitamin D & Calcium
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you want to avoid osteoporosis, then, by definition you want strong bones. And strong bones require calcium. However, current research indicates that Vitamin D is also required.
- Does Vitamin D Decrease Chances of Cancer?
[Cancer] Vitamin D has been the subject of much health media attention in the last two years. But can it reduce the risk of cancer? And, if so, how much Vitamin D is needed to do that?
- Is California Going to Weaken Insurance Protections?
[Insurance:Disability] When Lt. Gov. John Garamendi was the state of California's chief insurance regulator he drafted a set of regulations intended to protect policyholders of disability insurance. These protections were implemented after he left office in January 2007 and was succeeded by Steve Poizner (R). Now the two are butting heads as Poizner tries to make regulation changes. According to Garamendi, these changes will weaken consumer protections and be a tragedy for policyholders.
- There May Be Precautions to Follow to Avoid Dementia
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Dementia is the progressive decline of attention, memory, problem solving, language and other cognitive functions. In the UK alone there are 700,000 people with dementia. Researchers aren't sure what causes the condition, and although they think it is a combination of genetic factors and personality traits, they've been unable to determine whether certain personality traits cause the condition, or are an early sign of the dementia. New research might have the answer.
- A New Report Finds That Antidepressants Help Fibromyalgia Patients
[Health-and-Fitness:Pain-Management] Fibromyalgia is a mysterious condition that is estimated to affect nearly 5 million Americans. Curiously, it affects mostly middle-aged women. The symptoms of fibromyalgia are body tenderness, pain, sleeplessness, muscle pain, and exhaustion.
- Fibromyalgia Experts Advise Patients to Keep Working If Possible
[Health-and-Fitness:Pain-Management] Experts are saying that if you have fibromyalgia, you should stay employed. Findings show that women with the condition are more likely to see more improvements and maintain their health if they remain active and employed.
- Move Over Satellite Radio, Portable Music is Here to Stay
[Communications:Satellite-Radio] The trend in all types of entertainment in recent years has been toward going portable. Yet radio, which has always been portable, is getting competition from new trends and advancements in portability.
- Injured Vets Left Hanging Without Review Board
[News-and-Society:Military] Unless you are a United States veteran, you might be surprised at how challenging it is for wounded and injured veterans to get their due retirement benefits and government health care. There are thousands of cases of injured and wounded vets left hanging without government health care or retirement benefits.
- Have You Planned Your Disability Today?
[Insurance:Disability] Retirement is something most of us begin to think about by the time we hit our forties. But planning for disability is something we seldom consider. That is despite the fact that 1 out of 3 of us may suffer from some level of disability at some point in our lives.
- One in Three People Will Become Disabled Before They Retire
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] Those of us in good health may give little thought to the concept of disability. For most, disability remains an entirely abstract concept; that is, until they get older or become injured or ill.
- Is Workers Compensation Working in Kansas?
[Insurance:Workers-Compensation] Unlike the federal disability benefit system that operates the same way in each and every state, workers compensation is subject to state authority. And people in Kansas are wondering if the system is working properly there.
- Health Insurance Options For the Recently Unemployed
[Insurance:Health] In any economy, losing your job can have a devastating impact. And in a bad economy, the impact can be doubly worse. But many individuals who see looming job cuts should also consider something else: the loss of medical insurance.
- West Virginia Workers' Compensation and Assigned Risk Pool
[Insurance:Workers-Compensation] Workers compensation benefits exist to help injured workers. Workers compensation also exists to protect employers from going bankrupt from suits filed on the basis of workplace injuries. In the state of West Virginia, however, the system is undergoing changes.
- The Updated Americans With Disabilities Act is Now in Effect
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] The original Americans with Disabilities act broke major new ground. Now, a revision to the law breaks ground again by widening the definition of disability.
- When Does a Back Injury Become a Long Term Disability?
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Back pain can be annoying and vexing for many. And in some cases it can become crippling. But what factors predispose someone to developing back pain that is severe enough to be become disabling?
- A Faster Disability Evaluation System For Disabled Service Members
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] Historically, disabled service men and women have gotten the short end when it comes to processing their disability benefit claims. Now, a new system attempts to move claims along faster so benefits can be paid quicker to those who have given service and acquired some level of disability.
- How Many Disabled Americans Are There?
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] In the past, it was easy enough for people to believe that those with disabilities were few in number and comprised a relatively small segment of society. However, current census information flies in the face of this assumption. Individuals with disabilities are not simply limited to those who use wheelchairs. Individuals with disabilities, rather, cover a broad spectrum of impairments. And they number one out of five Americans.
- Social Security Disability Facts
[Insurance:Disability] Each Social Security disability case can be quite different: the information needed to be eligible is dependent upon the case details, the length of time taken to award benefits may vary, and the amount of money awarded is individual to each case. While there are many variables in being accepted for Social Security disability (SSD), there are some facts about the process that you can count on.
- Social Security Disability May Become More Compassionate Toward Claimants
[Insurance:Disability] It is not uncommon for a person to wait many months or even years to get a final decision on their Social Security disability claim. Even when a claimant has a serious illness, the process is so convoluted that, up until now, there has never been an easy, cut-and-dry way for them to receive an approval and start receiving their benefits.
- OCD, If Left Untreated, Can Affect Children in Many Ways
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Current and ongoing research continues to shed more light on a variety of mental disorders. One of those is OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, a condition that surfaces in individuals of all ages.
- Medical Records For Your Social Security Disability Case
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] Medical records are a core element of social security disability and SSI disability cases. And they also happen to be the one factor that accounts for the most processing time on a case. By personally supplying your medical records at the time you apply, you can potentially gain advantage for your case.
- How Do You Get Disability in West Virginia?
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] Filing for social security disability benefits can be difficult in any part of the country. However, in West Virginia, the process can be even more hostile to claimants. This is due to approval rates that are lower than in many other states.
- Schizophrenic Children Have Slower Brain Growth
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Schizophrenia has long been considered an organic condition of the brain. Now, a new study shows that the brains of children with schizophrenia actually grow slower than normal.
- How Do You Diagnose and Treat Pancreatitis?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Because the pancreas is responsible for secreting insulin, which plays a large role in regulating blood glucose levels, it goes without saying that it is a fairly important organ. Little wonder, then, that a diagnosis of pancreatitis is a serious matter.
- Social Security Disability Exam - What Should You Expect?
[Insurance:Disability] Applying for disability can sometimes also mean being to an examination. Understandably, claimants who receive examination appointment letters are nervous about the significance of such exams. However, they are simply another part of the disability case evaluation process.
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Helps SSD Claimants
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Filing for disability is a difficult proposition. The process can often seem as though the deck is stacked against an individual. However, the process can become inordinately harsh when the system is backlogged.
- How Long Does a Social Security Disability Claim Take?
[Legal] One of the chief impediments to filing a disability claim with the social security administration involves the length of time required to get an answer on a claim. How long can it take? The answer actually depends on whether or not a claim gets decided early, or must be subjected to the lengthy appeals process.
- The Long Wait For Social Security Disability
[Legal] Most individuals who are forced to file for disability are aware that the process will be long. However, even the most cynical might be surprised to learn just how long the process can truly take.
- Choosing a Social Security Disability Attorney
[Legal] You may never in your entire life use the services of a disability attorney. However, if you become disabled and unable to work, a disability attorney may be instrumental to your future qualify of life.
- Drink Healthy Hot Cocoa to Warm Up and Stay Healthy Too
[Food-and-Drink] Studies in recent years have pointed to tea and other drinks as a means of obtaining supplemental amounts of nutrients. Now, according to one study, we may be able to add hot cocoa to the list.
- Peanuts Aren't Just Snackfood- They Boost Antioxidants!
[Food-and-Drink] Antioxidants can be obtained in supplemental form and in natural foods. And, among natural foods, peanuts are one of the best sources of antioxidants.
- Can Vitamin D Make You Sexy?
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Pheromones are the chemical substances that can spark romance. And Vitamin D may actually be a contributor to higher pheromone levels.
- Antioxidants May Have the Ability to Reduce Lung Damage
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Clean air is important for healthy lungs. But what if you can't do anything about the quality of the air you breathe? Well, maybe you can after all according to recent research involving test subjects and antioxidant supplements.
- Can Taking Vitamins Kill You by Causing an Early Death ?
[News-and-Society] People who take vitamins and nutritional supplements do so to become healthier. However, the results of a controversial and much debated study indicates that, in some cases, vitamins may have the opposite effect.
- Vitamin E may Provide Benefits for People With Parkinson's
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Parkinson's disease stepped into the national spotlight after actor Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with the illness. However, a new scientific study indicates that vitamin E may offer some protection against developing Parkinson's.
- Blueberries May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
[Cancer:Colon-Rectal-Cancer] Blueberries are widely acknowledged as being one of the most beneficial health foods. But now researchers are considering the possibility that blueberries may also offer benefits against colon cancer.
- Thirty-One Thousand People Can't be Wrong- Alternative Medicine is on the Rise
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Alternative medicine was once equated with quack medicine. But much has changed in recent years, to the extent that the U.S. federal government now operates a complementary and alternative medicine center. And, according to government statistics, a majority of Americans may now be using alternative medicine therapies.
- Apple Cider Rich in Antioxidants
[Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] Apple Cider has a strong appeal for those who love its taste. But in addition to tasting good and providing a measure of relaxation, it may also offer health benefits.
- Dairy-Free Chocolate for the Best Health Rewards
[Food-and-Drink:Chocolate] Most people love chocolate and some individuals consume chocolate for the positive effect it may confer on mood. Recent research, however, indicates that chocolate may serve to boost antioxidant levels.
- Can Vitamins Lessen the Symptoms of Preeclampsia?
[Womens-Interests] The symptoms of pre-eclampsia have been associated with the effects of free radicals which are loosed upon the body's cells through the process of oxidation. Is it possible that supplemental vitamins and antioxidants may lessen these symptoms? A study looked into this question.
- Vitamins Protect Against Alzheimer's
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Can vitamins offer protection against one of the worst mental illnesses associated with aging? Some researchers think that vitamins C and E may offer protection against the onset of Alzheimer's.
- Vitamin B12 For Depression
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Vitamin B12 was once considered something of a magic potion for sports athletes. Today, vitamin B12 is still regarded for its health benefits. And among these benefits may possibly be its effect on depression.
- Vitamin D Increases Lung Function
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Vitamin D is very much a hot topic lately in the area of bone density and bone strength. However, a new study shows that Vitamin D may also be helpful for improving lung function.
- Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies Worldwide
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The jury is out on the effect of vitamin supplements. However, its not debatable that vitamin deficiencies can have a dangerous effect on one's health. A report shows that one-third of the world suffers from such deficiencies.
- Vitamin C Protects Non Smokers
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Vitamin C is certainly one of the better known vitamins and antioxidants. A new study indicates it may be
helpful for smokers and those at risk for heart disease.
- Antioxidants for the Sport of Scuba Diving
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Antioxidants are touted for a variety of benefits. But researchers are now finding that two very popular antioxidants are good for the sport of scuba diving.
- Vitamin D may Reduce the Risk of Fractures and Osteoporosis
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Vitamin D is increasingly linked to a number of health benefits. And among them is the benefit that Vitamin D may provide in the area of bone density and a reduced risk of bone fractures.
- Are Claims about Nutritional Products Always Legitimate?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The health products industry is growing larger year by year and more products are arriving on healthfood store shelves faster than most of us can count. But are these products always what they claim to be? This may not always be the case.
- Are Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Safe to Take?
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Nutrional supplements have been around since the beginning of the last century. But are they safe? That is a question that, increasingly, is coming under the microscope.
- Vitamin D and Sunshine in a Pill
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] More and more studies indicate that a handful of specific micronutrients are particularly good for us. And Vitamin D, for a whole host of different reasons, is one of those beneficial nutrients.
- How Many Americans Will Become Disabled Over The Course Of Their Lifetime?
[News-and-Society] The federal government's disability programs are there to help you when you are unable to work. But will the social security administration be up to the task in the coming years?
- The Medicare System and Senior Citizens
[Insurance:Health] Medicare is often a fairly hot topic and for understandable reasons. Medicare benefits provide a safety net for both the elderly and disabled and changes to the program may significantly affect both groups. However, even those who rely on medicare benefits may not be entirely sure of how the program came to be and what its intended purpose is.
- Fibroymyalgia Symptoms and Treatment
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] For quite some time, fibromyalgia has been a medical condition with a cloud over its head, with an uncertain etiology and less-than-full acceptance by the medical community. However, medical science increasingly provides a clearer view of fibromyalgia and individuals who think they may have the condition can check their symptomology against those symptoms that are now considered to potentially point to a fibromyalgia diagnosis.
- Basic Facts about the Federal Disability Programs - SSD and SSI
[Legal] Filing for disability benefits can be fairly confusing. For this reason, and to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to mistakes, individuals should first understand that the federal government operates two disability programs. These programs are SSD and SSI.
- Multi Vitamins or Single Doses?
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] We grow up inundated in ads that tell us we should take our daily multi-vitamin. But do multi-vitamins really help?
- The Appearance of Disability - What Does Disability Look Like, After All?
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] Appearances can be deceiving and making assumptions based on appearances can put one on a slippery slope.
- Disablism and Attitudes Toward those with Disabilities
[News-and-Society] Attitudes on the part of the non-disabled can exert a certain degree of influence on the lives of those with disabilities. Fortunately, attitudes are malleable and subject to change.
- Social Security: It's More Than Just Retirement Benefits
[Home-and-Family:Retirement] Social Security. You won't need it before you are old and gray. Or will you?
- Is Fibromyalgia Simply in Your Head, or is it Real?
[Health-and-Fitness] Believe it or not, there are many who still doubt that fibromyalgia truly exists. And unfortunately, this includes a number of primary care physicians.
- Choosing the Right Lawyer for the Job
[Legal] The mere thought of getting a lawyer can be a little intimidating for the avergage person. But not getting the right lawyer for your particular legal needs can be exasperating.
- Bipolar Disorder and Disability Assistance Benefits
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] Is the number of bipolar disorder cases on the rise? Or is it simply that doctors are getting better at identifying this terrible condition?
- Diesel Versus Gasoline: Why a Diesel Powered Car Might be Your Better Choice
[Automotive] If the thought of a diesel powered car sounds silly to you, you might want to rethink yourself. In today’s economy, the advantages to diesel engines are increasing.
- Keeping Your Car Safe from Thieves and Vandals the Inexpensive Way
[Automotive] Having your car vandalized or, worse, stolen, can be an emotionally exhausting affair. But there are a few simple and inexpensive things you can do to minimize the chance of it happening.
- Balancing Cost and Appearance When Searching for Wedding Rings
[Relationships:Wedding] It’s important for a couple to get the right wedding rings. But if you are currently in the market for rings, you don’t have to be severely limited by appearance or cost considerations as there are many choices available.
- Considerations for Choosing Either a High Definition Plasma TV or a DLP Projection Set
[Home-Improvement:Audio-Video] Shopping for a new high definition television can be a little exciting. But it can also be somewhat confusing since there are a number of different formats currently available in stores.
- Researching Your New Car Before You Buy it
[Automotive] The initial satisfaction of a new car may be destined to wear off at some point. But doing a little research on a vehicle before you buy it may allow for a more satisfying purchase in the long run.
- Bagged or Bagless - Which Type of Vacuum Cleaner Should You Purchase?
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] A purchase for the home will always pay off better if you consider, beforehand, what you really need. And this applies to vacuum cleaners as much as anything else.
- How to Get Quality Workouts at Home
[Health-and-Fitness:Fitness-Equipment] If you hate the idea of having to drive to the gym several times a week, there are other solutions to the "fitness" dilemma. And one solution that works for many is the acquisition of a home gym.
- What exactly is Adhd?
[Health-and-Fitness] Adhd is a medical condition that we often hear jokes about. But, despite the jokes, it is a serious condition, and not just for kids.
- The Purpose of Workman's Comp
[Legal] Many of us have heard the term "workman's comp". But what exactly is it?
- Does Your Government Really Care if You Become Disabled and Need Benefit Assistance?
[Legal] It's an old adage that seems to apply not just to individuals, but to governments as well. Watch what they do and measure it against what they say will do.
- Disability Insurance Benefits
[Legal] Are you thinking of completing an application for disability insurance benefits? If you are, some good advice is to stop thinking about it and just get it done.
- Back Pain and the Disability System - A First Person Perspective
[Legal] If you have a crippling back condition and need to file for disability, will the system "feel" your pain? Unfortunately, that may not be the case.
- Lower Back Pain and SSDI
[Legal] Back pain is a complaint that is frequently listed on disability applications. But, all too often, the limitations of back pain are not given their proper weight in deciding the outcomes of claims.
- Ideas Concerning Reform of the Disability System
[News-and-Society:Politics] How do you institute the reform of a governmental institution? Even for a former insider, the answers are not always clear.
- Don't Always Believe What They Tell You at the Social Security Office
[Legal] Whenever we apply for something, particularly benefits of some kind, we tend to rely on the "expert" who is assisting us. But should we always believe everything the expert has to say?
- Disability Hearings
[Legal] How important is a disability hearing? For someone who has waited a year or longer to get their benefits approved, it can be the most important date you'll ever have.
- A Lack of Compassion in the Disability System
[Legal] As taxpayers and citizens, we like to think that certain benefits will be there for us when we need. But is that always the case?
- Social Security Disability - A Long and Complex Process
[Legal] Some people think that when they file for disability, their claim will be reviewed quickly and, shortly after, they will begin to receive benefits. Unfortunately, in most cases, it just isn't that easy.
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