Disabilities

Many people in the workforce suffer from mental illnesses. A new study points out the problems they face.

Jun 21, 2011 – Eric Schmiedl

Summer is here and it is time to enjoy the great outdoors. What better way to do that than with a camping trip?

Jun 17, 2011 – Megan Abrams

Depression is a broad term attached to many different negative feelings or emotions. Treatment depends upon the type and severity of the depression.

Jun 12, 2011 – Jeff Krause

Adaptive Directional Microphones (ADM) benefit hearing aid users in some, but not all noisy situations. Learn how ADMs work.

Jun 12, 2011 – Richard Walloch

Don't overlook how a hearing aid alters the acoustic properties of the ear.

Jun 6, 2011 – Richard Walloch

Nonverbal learning disorder is a recently recognized, but widely misunderstood learning disability in today's society. How can you identify it and help?

Jun 1, 2011 – Tara Gleeson

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Here is a brief overview of what stroke is, the symptoms and prevention.

May 22, 2011 – Megan Abrams

Paul Arsenault is an advocate for people with physical and mental disabilities. He has more than a decade in that role.

May 20, 2011 – Eric Schmiedl

There have been many famous people with bipolar disorder throughout history that were able to lead very successful lives and inspire others.

May 17, 2011 – Janis Bennett

Toronto public transportation's lack of accessibility for all raises question to how much of the public is granted "public" status

May 16, 2011 – Hillary Di Menna

With over half of Canadians suffering from mental illness, Ontario needs to take this disease more seriously.

May 11, 2011 – Hillary Di Menna

Twenty to 40 percent of those diagnosed with autism begin life as a normal, healthy child and then regress to the diagnosis.

May 6, 2011 – Daphne Matthews

As a disabled person myself I do not like the often negative mind set that people have regarding disability. Here is my personal take life with a disability

May 4, 2011 – Michael Pulman

People who suffer from illnesses and disabilities often depend on service animals to help them with difficult and often dangerous issues.

Apr 27, 2011 – Kelly Dupree

This article includes tips to encourage your child with their physical therapy.

Apr 26, 2011 – Ivy Huntsman

Bipolar disorder creates extreme emotions that lead to long periods of happiness or emptiness depending on where on the vicious cycle you find yourself.

Apr 24, 2011 – Daphne Matthews

Bipolar disorder can present with extreme, uncontrollable mood swings that vary from mania to major depression.

Apr 24, 2011 – Daphne Matthews

OCD and depression often present in patients at the same time; although, they don't have to and do not always work in unison.

Apr 23, 2011 – Daphne Matthews

Schizophrenia is a debilitating disorder that affects more than two million Americans each year and as of yet, there is no cure.

Apr 23, 2011 – Daphne Matthews

Here are a few tips for maintaining your hair with one hand.

Apr 20, 2011 – Ivy Huntsman