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February 13, 2008 05:20 PM EST --
By Kim Donahue
Valentine's Day is the biggest date night of the year. The idea of dining with the masses on this crowded holiday, however, may strike some as not only unoriginal but a navigational . . .
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July 23, 2008 03:53 PM EDT --
More than half of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent nationwide study by Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com ), the premier online community for . . .
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July 28, 2008 12:51 PM EDT --
More than half of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent nationwide study by Disaboom ( www.disaboom.com ), the premier online community for people touched . . .
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June 02, 2008 06:20 PM EDT --
By J. Glen House, M.D.
Recently I was asked to explain how I came up with the name for " Disaboom ," an online resource that combines medical information, lifestyle articles, resources, . . .
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January 11, 2008 05:27 PM EST --
Greetings,
I discovered this information on an online community for people withdisabilities with which I subscribe to called Disaboom . It's a greatresource for news, advice, networking, . . .
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February 19, 2008 12:51 PM EST --
By Kim Donahue
For those newly touched by a disability, it can be discouraging to let go of familiar everyday routines. Activities that used to be commonplace now pose lofty challenges, . . .
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March 11, 2008 02:12 PM EDT --
by Cherl Petso with Disaboom
Don Mehringer sits slumped in his wheelchair in the lobby at the Bellevue Aquatic Center, his wispy white hair scattered haphazardly over his freckled scalp. A . . .
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March 11, 2008 02:19 PM EDT --
by Lori Batcheller
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, degenerative, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that affects approximately 2.5 million people worldwide, including 400,000 . . .
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March 18, 2008 06:07 PM EDT --
by Steven M. Benecke, MD
Pain is a major reason why people seek healthcare. This may be the pain of a broken bone, the pain of a heart attack, the joy-filled pain of labor, or even the . . .
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March 19, 2008 01:15 PM EDT --
by Catherine Mabe with Disaboom
Jenny McCarthy's career may have had a healthy jump-start from appearances in Playboy and on MTV, but her role as the mother of an autistic child is what led . . .
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March 24, 2008 11:19 AM EDT --
By Disaboom Health Team
One of the most frustrating aspects of fibromyalgia has been the lack of viable medications to treat its symptoms according to Disaboom , the largest online community for . . .
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March 31, 2008 06:09 PM EDT --
by Pat Mora
Caregivers frequently sacrifice their own physical and emotional needs to help a family member or friend. Although done for the best possible reasons, overextending oneself may sooner . . .
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March 31, 2008 06:14 PM EDT --
by Pat Mora
Most people end up as caregivers without any advance warning or preparation for the role, according to Disaboom , the largest online community for people with disabilities. . . .
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April 08, 2008 06:25 PM EDT --
By Disaboom Health Team
People suffering with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, know that a wheelchair can make all the difference in a person's independence. . . .
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April 08, 2008 06:33 PM EDT --
By Craig Kennedy
When most people think about traveling on an airplane, they think of getting up way too early, long lines at security, lost baggage, and inevitable delays. When most wheelchair . . .
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April 23, 2008 11:13 AM EDT --
by Barbara Twardowski
In the movie, Pretty Woman , Julia Roberts attends a business dinner in a posh restaurant. She is served escargot and attempts to grasp one with a snail tong. With a . . .
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February 13, 2008 05:25 PM EST --
By Tiffiny Carlson
Dating is a fun activity where you can relax, enjoy yourself, and take some time out not only for you, but for someone you enjoy. It's one of the true pleasures of life: . . .
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February 13, 2008 05:27 PM EST --
By Kelly Mixon Stevenson
Sled or "Sledge" Hockey , as it is referred to internationally, is the sit down version of Ice Hockey. It is a high-energy, face paced, literally "in-your-face" . . .
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February 15, 2008 04:19 PM EST --
By Kim Donahue
Jenni is living with an invisible disability, fibromygalia, where pain is present in every aspect of her daily life. Tiffiny is a C6 quadriplegic who lost the fine motor . . .
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February 15, 2008 04:27 PM EST --
By Kimberly Donahue
One of the most complicated and costly investments for a person with a disability is buying an adaptive vehicle, which can cost as much as $80,000. Deciding which package . . .
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