What is Botox? Botox (botulinum toxin) is a naturally occurring bacteria that has been used in medical treatments related to muscle over-activity as well as for cosmetic purposes.
Lack of deep sleep may contribute to high blood pressure.
Feb 16, 2012
A lack of deep sleep may contribute to high blood pressure. A study done on older men found that those who reported having less deep sleep were 80% more likely to develop high blood pressure. Several factors may contribute to lowering the amount of deep sleep a person has. These may include having sleep apnea, taking medications that interfere with sleep or having other health issues that inhibit good rest (such as frequent awakening and having to get up often at night).
12 Ways To Take Care Of Your Kidneys
Feb 15, 2012
Kidneys are the most important organs that play a vital role in excreting drugs and toxins from the body. NSAIDS and statins, aspirin and Tylenol are some common toxins. Many other factors are there that can harm your kidneys. They include fatness, undergoing root canal treatment along with dental mercury amalgams, exposure to toxic substances, use of peptides and laundry detergents, artificial sweeteners, taking sodas, and candies.
Federal Government Plans to Boost Disability Employment
Feb 14, 2012
The federal government is making plans to boost disability employment! For over a quarter of a century federal contractors and subcontractors have been required to make “a reasonable effort” to include people with disabilities in their workforce. However, without any measurable goals the law was able to enforce only that the company made a “reasonable effort” for affirmative action.
How to get your website into compliance with ADA
Feb 09, 2012
Everyone who has a website will want to find out how to prepare for the newest upcoming ADA regulations on accommodation for people with vision and hearing impairments. After March 15th Federal watchdogs will be checking employer websites (as a starting place) to assure that they are not violating accessibility standards for people with vision and hearing impairments. This is being done to ensure that PWD have equal access to employment in the community.
Wrestler with Visual Impairment new addition to the West Anchorage High School Team
Feb 03, 2012
Paul Tandy started off the season with no wrestling knowledge beyond what he had learned from the occasional wrestling watch with his siblings. Despite facing numerous challenges he has learned the basics of the sport posting a season record of 5-14 in the 113-pound weight class.
What diet do the experts recommend?
Feb 02, 2012
What diet do the experts recommend? Well of course we could never get all of the experts to agree on anything! But by putting together what a number of current writers have to offer, we came up with the following short list of Do’s to help us keep our weight in check.
Access for Athletes
Jan 31, 2012
Access for Athletes! Are you an athlete who needs transport to competitions, access to training or equipment or other funding? The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is the place for you.
U.S. Adult and Childhood Obesity Rates Stay the Same
Jan 30, 2012
In the past few years we have seen a big push for the lowering of adult and childhood obesity rates. With the launch of several national campaigns focusing on the promotion of healthy eating and physical activity, one might assume that these programs are having a great affect on the rates of obesity in this country. A recent New York Times article states that this is in fact not the case.
News on Section 811 Disability Housing!
Jan 26, 2012
News on Disability Housing is filtering out of Washington DC with the new US Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 811 program. Newly upgraded by President Obama through the Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2010, the new Section 811 program will assist lower income people with disabilities to live in the community in affordable housing linked with voluntary services and supports.
