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  • The Hidden Impact of Poor Concentration

    Why is Poor Concentration Often Considered a Hidden Condition? Poor concentration can often be challenging to express to those who have not experienced such difficulties. Individuals unfamiliar with this issue might hastily pass judgment, mistakenly perceiving those suffering as overemphasizing its disruption in their lives or unfairly labelli...

  • Regular Alcohol Consumption in Senior Years Connected to Early Death

    Medscape's Lisa O'Mary reported recently that individuals over the age of 60 who drink on regular occasion are at risk of an early death, especially from cancer or cardiovascular-related complications. These are the conclusions of a recent, extensive investigation published last week by JAMA Network Open, which corroborate several other contem...

  • Unlock Better Recovery: Exploring Cognitive Rehabilitation Techniques

    Sustaining an injury that changes your life forever is so often devastating and incredibly challenging. Whether your body no longer works properly or your mind has been compromised, adapting to a new reality is never easy. You may experience a variety of complications, and many individuals suffer psychological side effects as well, such as depres...

  • Common Mistakes Leading to Disability Claim Denials and How to Avoid Them

    When you're faced with a disabling injury or illness, the last thing you need is the added stress of a denied disability claim. As Hamilton long-term disability lawyers, we've seen firsthand how devastating it can be when people are unable to access the benefits they desperately need to maintain their quality of life. The truth is that disability...

  • Does TRT Help With Depression?

    Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a treatment for men with low testosterone levels due to a hormonal imbalance. Testosterone is a hormone that contributes to several important functions in men, including a healthy libido, managing fat distribution, and producing red blood cells and sperm. While varying testosterone levels are normal t...

  • What is a Functional Capacity Exam (FCE)? Should I go to a FCE?

    If you've been severely injured and/or become permanently disabled and can no longer work as a result, you are likely entitled to long-term disability benefits, often through your insurance company. Securing these benefits is often a long, tedious, and stressful task. They'll come to you with lots of questions and requests, which may include a fu...

  • The Challenges of Working after a Liver Transplant

    Undergoing a liver transplant is a life-changing experience that necessitates significant adjustment and recovery. The journey to regain a sense of normalcy is fraught with physical and emotional challenges. It's important to recognize that a liver transplant is a major surgical procedure, and your body requires ample time to heal and adapt to th...

  • Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Causes

    Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that often significantly disrupts the lives of those affected, especially when they neglect to seek proper treatment. It greatly affects your mood, emotions, and even behaviour, often to the point of regular struggle. Whether it's managing relationships or trying to do well at work, it can interfe...

  • How Long is Short-Term Disability in Alberta?

    Experiencing a short-term disability in Alberta is often a challenging and stressful situation. It can significantly impact your ability to work and maintain financial stability. Even a brief period of inability to work due to an illness or injury can be devastating. It can lead to mounting bills, lost income, and a sense of uncertainty. Shor...

  • What’s the Difference Between Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance?

    There are a host of conditions, illnesses, injuries, and more that may require you to stop working. Sometimes, this will only last a few weeks or months; other times, it's a long-term situation. Either way, you'll likely require some sort of financial support during this time, which is where disability insurance comes in. Understanding the dif...

  • Finding Hope: Navigating Cancer-Related Depression

    Coping with Depression During Cancer Treatment Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event that unleashes a flood of emotions - fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, and even depression. Cancer doesn't just impact you physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well. As the Canadian Cancer Society notes, about 1 in 4 people with ...

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