Health and Wellness

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"Disability health need not be a contradiction in terms: there are many things you can do to ensure the best health possible despite your condition. It starts with securing the best disability care available to you, and then taking an active role in your overall wellness. Exercise? Check. Good nutrition? Check. Stress management? Check. The following section provides the information you need to make sure that for you, ""disability health"" ensures your best possible life."

 

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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...  read more

"Adaptive fitness may refer to exercise equipment that has been adapted for specific physical limitations, or to a fitness program that has been adapted in various ways to fit an individual's physical limitations. The great news is that...  read more

Alternative therapy approaches such as massage, acupuncture, and meditation have become increasingly accepted for treating people with disabilities. Alternative therapy treatment can complement traditional Western medical solutions while...  read more

Health care issues and health care advocacy are critical issues for people with disabilities. What conditions are covered, at what level, and for what medications? How accessible are doctors' offices and diagnostic centers for people with...  read more

Nutrition can have a major impact on the health and well-being of people with disabilities. Making smart food choices can help strengthen weakened immune systems, help prevent worsening of many conditions, and give your body a fighting...  read more

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Health and Wellness

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Neurological Disorders

Neurological disorders affect the nervous system, which includes the central (brain and spinal cord), peripheral, and autonomic systems.... View More