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An invisible disability is one that cannot actually be seen, may not be noticeable all the time, or is reoccurring. To be considered a disability it must substantially limit the person's physical activity.

They can include diabetes, chronic pain and fatigue, ADHD, renal failure, arthritis, multiple Sclerosis, Schizophrenia, sleep disorders, Lupus, Epilepsy, and Crohn's disease. Persons with these disabilities have a harder time getting people to understand and accept their disabilities.

Tips to Help Manage Diabetes

Details: Published on Thursday, 03 January 2013 12:14

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for those with diabetes. Lack of care can lead to other dangerous complications and disabilities associated with diabetes. It is important for those who have been newly diagnosed and those who have had the condition for a while to stay alert of their needs.

High Blood Pressure Damages the Brain Leading to Disabilities

Details: Published on Thursday, 01 November 2012 09:04

A new study has revealed that high blood pressure, especially when left uncontrolled, damages the brain's structure and function even in middle-aged adults. This brain damage can lead to a stroke and dementia.

The study, led by researchers at UC Davis, found accelerated brain aging among hypertensive and prehypertensive individuals in their 40s, this includes damage to the structural integrity of the brain's white matter and the volume of its gray matter, suggesting that vascular brain injury "develops insidiously over the lifetime with discernible effects."

The Costs of Cancer and its Effect on the Economy

Details: Published on Monday, 29 October 2012 08:18

Cancer is a disabling condition that affects millions. It's emotional and financial toll is often devestating on the person and their family.

The expenses associated with cancer can also be significant on a national level. It costs the United States more than $76 billion each year.This amount has been officially deemed a "substantial burden" on the economy by the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

According to a 2004 study, nearly $61 billion is spent on direct costs. These costs include doctor visits, lab tests, imaging tests, diagnostic procedures, surgical treatment, home care and more. Additionally, cancer incurs more than $15 billion in indirect costs: short-term disability and missed days of work.

Research Offers New Hope for Cancer Patients

Details: Published on Thursday, 25 October 2012 09:39

There are exciting new breakthroughs in cancer treatment and they are happening in immunology and immunotherapy. Soon to be the fourth treatment modality for patients, cancer immunotherapy has advanced from a promising line of research to a new cornerstone of cancer therapy. The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) members have pioneered the science of using the body's own immune system to fight cancer and some of these ground-breaking findings will be presented at the Society's Annual Meeting held October 26-28, 2012 in North Bethesda, MD, the world's largest meeting focused on cancer immunotherapy.

Novel MRI Technique Could Reduce Breast Biopsies

Details: Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 09:27

Water diffusion measurements with MRI could decrease false-positive breast cancer results and reduce preventable biopsies, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. Researchers said the technique also could improve patient management by differentiating high-risk lesions requiring additional workup from other non-malignant subtypes.

Chemotherapy Health Risks Leading Many People to Natural Remedies

Details: Published on Tuesday, 02 October 2012 11:37

The fight to reduce the growth of cancerous cells has traditionally been combatted by use of Chemotherapy in the twentieth century. The use of Chemotherapy has often been associated with certain medical health risks, however, recent studies as well as a compelling article published on Health and Wellness portal BeWellBuzz.com have revealed new medical concerns are becoming common by using this method to treat cancerous cellular growth. And many patients and doctors are beginning to discover natural methods of treating this life-threatening disease.

The Link Between Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Prostate Cancer

Details: Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2012 06:39

While there is some skepticism about male menopause there is no question that age-related changes in men impact testosterone level. Between pharmaceutical marketing and our sometimes-carefree trust in prescription medicine, a drastically climbing number of men are turning to androgen therapy for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer treatment expert and leading robotic prostatectomy SMART surgeon, Dr. David Samadi, urges men and their physicians to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with caution.

SNL Skit a 'Huge Step Backwards' for Stuttering Community

Details: Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2012 06:13

Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation, www.StutteringHelp.org, made the following comments concerning the Sept. 15, 2012, Saturday Night Live skit ridiculing those who stutter:

"We are deeply troubled by Saturday Night Live's recent decision to make light of stuttering, a communication disorder faced by more than three million Americans and 68 million people worldwide. The release of The King's Speech was a giant step forward for the stuttering community, bringing understanding and acceptance to those who stutter. SNL's poor judgment was an equally huge step backwards.