If I had a dime for every time someone said to me "but you don't look sick!" I'd still be right here, but my diamonds would surely be distracting.

To those around me, I look fine. Some days I might limp a bit or look over-tired, but inside I am really hurting.  It hurts to shake hands or for someone to thump me on the back during a hug, and the reason is that victims of fibromyalgia have three times the amount of "substance P" (the cells in the spinal...

Categorizing types of dyslexia into clearly defined sets and subsets is difficult.  Dyslexia is a condition that is very much individualized in its severity and symptoms. To further complicate a clean-cut diagnosis, dyslexia can be accompanied by other conditions such as ADHD. Listed below are categories of dyslexia. The reader should remember that having one of these types of dyslexia does not mean other types of issues might not be present as well.

Primary dyslexia is a...

Dermal fillers (eg Juvederm) and Botox are like two identical twins that everybody assumes think and feel the same - but in reality they are completely different people! One loves to gossip, put on pink makeup and party at dance clubs, the other has a small circle of close friends, plays the bass guitar and wears nothing but black. The same can be said of injectable fillers versus Botox. While they are both administered to your face with a needle, and both are used to treat skin...

Probably one of the biggest challenges kids with dyslexia face isn't actually reading or writing. Kids with dyslexia often feel isolated, discouraged and alone. Imagine wanting something so badly in your life and no matter how hard you work for it, you can't get it. What's worse is that no one else seems to be able to help you.

Kids with dyslexia do not have lower IQs than kids without it. To think otherwise is a falsehood. A child can have above average intelligence but still...

Disability, the word itself depicts the incapability of the persons who suffer from such a condition. A disability of any kind, either physical or mental poses restrictions in the life of an individual. Disabled people need the unconditional support and care of their family members as well as acquaintances.

The governments of nations across the world have extended a helping hand towards the disabled people. Different kind of disability programs are run by various governments in...

During the formative years, an individual hardly realizes that he/she would also be facing adversities during the later stages of life. However, we cannot deny the fact that misfortune can take the toll on an individual at any point of time during his/her lifetime. Moreover, a fatal accident or an illness may lead to disability in an individual.

Generally, a disability restricts the life of an individual in many forms. At times, an individual is prevented from earning a...

Private healthcare market in Romania 2010 Development forecasts for 2010-2012

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the private healthcare market in Romania, comprising a wealth of data on major players in the market (medical companies and insurers) and the structure of available services and their financial data. Additionally, it analyses private health insurance and medical subscriptions market along with consumer habits and motivations of Romanians who use...

At the time you need not to worry about the care of you near and dear ones who are suffering from disability . There are several disability benefit programs running across the country that not only promise financial but social supports also. Programs like Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), disability tax credit, life insurance, and other saving plans are promising to give direct financial support to such needy people. And apart from that, there is Ontario Disability Support...

Owing to a disability several people are unable to live life to the fullest extent. What seems to be an everyday activity to most of us might be climbing the Everest for disabled people. Well, we are all human beings. Therefore, the desire to lead better and more successful lives is inherent in the disabled individuals also.

Becoming disabled can be the turning point in the life of an individual who had been leading a normal life till yesterday. Moreover, we cannot deny the fact...

The conventional explanation for word disability is losing mobility due to an unexpected accident. During his/her working career, an individual needs to meet both professional and family commitments. Disability can be caused due to several factors such as serious accidents and sudden illness. In case of a disability, an individual is not able to work. This leads to loss of work which causes loss of income. Therefore, the income of a disabled individual is at a high risk. Moreover, the...