Disability Health and Wellness, General
Healthy living with a disability involves taking control of all aspects of your health, from your communications with your doctor to your exercise, nutrition, fitness, and stress management choices. People with disabilities need to be especially vigilant about managing all aspects of their health and wellness, and must become effective advocates for themselves. To help you understand your fitness options and wellness choices, the following articles will provide just the information you need to create your own healthy living program.
It’s no secret that multitasking women experience extremely high levels of stress, and women with disabilities are no exception. But it’s time to take those stress management strategies seriously.
Women with disabilities are more likely to have an inactive lifestyle, which increases their chances of getting heart disease. Luckily, there are ways to take control of your heart health.
Heart Disease and Women with Disabilities: Don’t Be a Statistic
Do you know what health tests you need to complete as a woman with a disability? We give you a comprehensive checklist by age and lifestyle to keep you on track.
Do you know that your health can be affected by environmental chemicals and hormones? Find out which ones and how to avoid exposure to these harmful everyday toxins.
Environmental Chemicals and Hormones: How They Damage Women’s Health
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Therapeutic Touch: A Holistic Approach To Treating Chronic Pain
For people dealing with chronic pain and immune system disorders, the healing modality known as Therapeutic Touch (TT) may provide relief that traditional medicine cannot.
Health Transitions from Summer to Fall – Boosting the Immune System
For many, the transitional time between summer and fall triggers bouts of illness. How can you stay healthy during the seasonal transition?
Handling Irritability: Know the Signs Before you Lash Out
Anger is not a true emotion, but a barrier to suppressed feelings, feelings that are often too painful to explore. Learn how to express those feelings to defuse your anger.
Reduced-Cost and Free Eye Care
People with disabilities are often caught without adequate health care coverage. Find out where to go for cheap - and even free - eye care.
Staying Motivated While Living with a Disability
Disability can leave you feeling defeated before you even start, whether you're looking for a job or just trying to live on your own. Read our helpful tips and resources to keep motivated.
Isolation Prevalent in People with Disabilities
Social isolation leading to depression, anxiety and insecurity is perhaps the leading problem in people with disabilities. What to look for and how to cope with this debilitating issue.
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