30 million American adults have chronic kidney disease and millions more are at risk, according to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). The Foundation says early detection can help stop the progression of kidney disease. But, for many, detection comes too late and...

Over 18 million American adults have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The Foundation reveals that not only do those with asthma suffer great physical discomfort but also great financial burdens because of their asthma. The cost...

Nearly 800,000 Americans have strokes each year, according to the American Stroke Association. About 75% of stroke victims suffer lasting effects making it the leading cause of long-term disability. Many stroke victims find it difficult to return to work and need...

Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Diabetes can affect the young and old alike and lead to significant health problems. Those health problems can be both physically and financially draining. The ADA says...

Have you been the victim of or a witness to a traumatic event that has caused you to develop Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Is your PTSD so severe that it affects your ability to work? If so, it is possible that you could qualify for Social Security Disability...

Nearly 6 million Americans are living with heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. The Association also claims that 1 in 5 Americans will potentially develop heart failure in their lifetime. Heart failure can be a life altering condition. It can...

Are you one of the millions of Americans that research shows are affected by the chronic pain disorder popularly known as fibromyalgia? Have the symptoms of your fibromyalgia become so severe they are affecting your ability to work? The good news is that you could...