Most Atlanta residents have likely experienced head pain that's commonly referred to as a headache. An individual may develop a headache if he or she is hungry, tired or after physical activity. For most people, however, headaches are fairly infrequent and go away...
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CDC estimates 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 29 million people in the U.S. are believed to have diabetes. Of those individuals in the U.S. suffering from diabetes, the CDC estimates that approximately 28 percent or roughly 8 million have...
October is breast cancer awareness month
Atlanta area residents have likely noticed people donning pink ribbons and other pink accessories this month. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, this month especially, it's important to shine a spotlight on the disease and how it’s affect on the...
Children with ADHD often misunderstood and maligned
In recent years there have been increased efforts to diagnose and treat children with a disorder known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Children who are diagnosed with ADHD display certain behavioral symptoms realted to inattention, hyperactivity...
What are anxiety disorders?
It's normal and healthy to feel anxious at certain times. For example, many people experience anxiety before giving a speech or before a big event. However, in cases where feelings of anxiety, fear and general uneasiness are frequent and not tied to any specific cause...
SSI program faces scrutiny over numbers and payouts
In recent decades, the number of U.S. children diagnosed with disabling conditions like autism and ADHD has dramatically increased. One factor contributing to the increase in children diagnosed with ADHD and autism is a sharp increase in the prevelence of these...
If you have been denied, we can help you appeal your SSDI request
Imagine that for decades you have worked hard and contributed to Social Security. You're in your late 40s or early 50s, and plan on working for at least 10 more years, maybe even more. But one day, you notice that you feel, for lack of a better term, "off." Days pass...
Autism’s origins remain a mystery
Autism is perhaps one of the most baffling of all developmental disorders. Today, the complex neurological disorder affects an estimated 1 in every 68 children born in the U.S., yet medical researchers and scientists know surprisingly very little about how and why...
Overcoming the struggles associated with obtaining SSDI benefits
According to a July 25, 2012 U.S. Census news release, approximately 20 percent of all Americans are living with a disability. Disabling conditions, illnesses and injuries don't discriminate and can impact individuals of all ages, races and socio-economic classes. For...
Help and hope for workers suffering with debilitating back injuries
Until an injury occurs, many people fail to realize exactly how much they use the muscles in their lower back. An individual's back is engaged and necessary for nearly every movement and certainly any that involves walking or lifting. Even sitting can cause an...