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How Chronic Stress Causes Mental Illness

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Editorial Board

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 … Continue reading →

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Work on Feeling Good Without Working

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Editorial Board

When Social Security Disability benefits replace the income you had from a job, stop and assess how you feel about not working. While you continue to provide for your family in a different way, you may still feel dissatisfied about … Continue reading →

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Good News for 2014 COLA

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Editorial Board

We have good news to share with Social Security Disability beneficiaries. The government recently announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2014, which will give most SSD beneficiaries a raise. The COLA is computed using a formula that looks at year … Continue reading →

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The History of Veterans’ Day

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Editorial Board

Veterans’ Day began with the end of World War I in 1918. While the war was not officially over until June 28, 1919 with the Treaty of Versailles, the armistice that was declared in 1918 at the 11th hour of … Continue reading →

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