One of the most sensitive and vulnerable parts of the human body is the spine. The spinal cord contains nerves that connect from the brain to the rest of the body. Protecting the nerves are vertebrae, which are rings of bone that form the back bone or spinal column....
Month: May 2017
New U.S. Federal budget may affect Social Security Disability
With President Trump now in office, many Americans are curious to see what new policies will be implemented and how they will affect the country. One of Trump's campaign promises was to drastically cut back on government spending, which likely would mean reduced or...
Understanding kidney disease
Recently, comedian and late night host John Oliver dedicated most of his popular show "Last Week Tonight" spotlighting problems with companies who provide kidney dialysis to Americans. It was an eye-opening feature story, and help shed the light on a disease that...
What is cancer?
More likely than not, you have or had a family member or friend deal with some form of cancer. But, what exactly is cancer, and how does it affect the human body? In its simplest definition, cancer is the disruption of the cycle of a body's cell, the formation of...
Proving you have a disabling mental condition is not easy
Millions of Americans throughout the United States suffer from mental disorders. While they may appear healthy on the outside, even during occasional interactions, they may be haunted by any number of emotional or mental illnesses. This is why the Social Security...