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Will There Be a 2010 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Increase for People With Disability Benefits?

For the last thirty years, recipients of social security disability payments have, each year, received an increase in their benefits. This increase is known as the cost of living increase. Each year inflation is assumed to increase the cost of food, shelter and other expenses, so too in turn does the benefits granted. In 2010 […]

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How Chronic Stress Causes Mental Illness

In a recent study on the human brain, professors at the University of California, Berkley found that chronic stress (CS) can generate long term changes in the brain. This study explains why people who suffer from CS often also suffer from mental illness. This study holds out hope that new medical practices like therapy can […]

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Anti Depression Foods, Can They Help You?

If you suffer from serious depression that is interfering with your ability to live and work productively, you are probably interested in anything that may help. There are many ways to treat depression, and no one way is right for everyone. However, a nutritious and well-balanced diet rich in certain foods may help you combat […]

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How Good are the Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability or SSI Case?

The chances of receiving a favorable decision depend on several factors. How well the case has been developed, the severity of the impairment, the claimant’s age and education as well as the quality of medical records accumulated on the claimant’s behalf are all considered when making a determination in a Social Security Disability or SSI […]

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Really? Report says Social Security Disability Recipients to Take 21-percent Cut

The trustees of the Social Security Administration have issued a new report that mentions the possibility of reducing disability payments to disabled Americans as soon as 2016. This prediction should mobilize people currently on disability and those who support our nation’s disability program to write our elected officials in Washington to let them know the […]

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School’s Out For Summer, Keep the Kids Busy!

This a very exciting time of year for children since they are wrapping up their 2013-2014 school year. It is always fun for the first week in Summer when the kids enjoy playing and spending more time together, but as the weeks pass the kids will start to get bored. Being at home all day […]

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Disabled and Living a Happy & Fulfilled Life

“Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.” ~Burton Hills Regardless of your circumstances in life, the pursuit of happiness is something everyone strives for. If we are fortunate enough to be relatively healthy and whole, we are very lucky in comparison to people who have to live with less on a […]

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It’s Back to School Time: How to Get a Fresh Start

As the school year begins and schedules start to change you may feel overwhelmed, but don’t let that stop you from keeping your family healthy. We all need to do our part to keep children healthy. While schools are trying to keep junk food out of vending machines, the real opportunity to educate children about […]

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