MARCH/APRIL 2016
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For Fun and Fitness—Just Add Water
Getting into the water is a great way for amputees to be active, get exercise, and have a great time. For many amputees, it’s also a wonderful part
What Does THRIVING Look Like?
The concept of thriving can be hard to understand, let alone measure, but it is commonly used to define how well a person has adjusted to a difficult
Never Say I Can’t
When he was 22 years old, after a horrific accident robbed him of his arms and legs, Manuel Salazar wondered why he was alive. Today, at 35, he
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Learning to Purr
My cat, Max, and I are great friends. Max recently had a stroke. He lost sight in his left eye and some control over his left side, so he has
Can Having a Sense of Purpose Provide Physical Benefits?
Having a sense of purpose in life may lower your health risks and help you live longer, according to a study led by researchers at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and
Researchers May Have Discovered a Pharmaceutical Recipe for Painlessness
People born with a rare genetic mutation are unable to feel pain, but previous attempts to recreate this effect with drugs have had little success. However, University College London (UCL)
What Every Amputee Needs to Know About Home and Auto Insurance
As an amputee, you are probably aware of the importance of understanding your health insurance policy and its terminology, including coverage limits, deductibles, coinsurance, and eligibility periods.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings
College Scholarships Available to Help Amputees and Their Dependents
These sites list scholarships for those with disabilities, those whose parents have disabilities, those who have amputations, and those who have been affected by cancer, diabetes, spina bifida, and other
Patients With No Health Insurance or Big Bills Might Qualify for Help, Experts Say
If you don’t have health insurance, or your insurance coverage still leaves you with big bills, hospitals are supposed to let you know if you qualify for free or reduced-price
Spotlight on Books
This is the story of Travis Mills, a soldier who lost both arms and both legs as the result of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan in 2012. <!--
Learning to Purr
My cat, Max, and I are great friends. Max recently had a stroke. He lost sight in his left eye and some control over
Can Having a Sense of Purpose Provide Physical Benefits?
Having a sense of purpose in life may lower your health risks and help you live longer, according to a study led by researchers
Researchers May Have Discovered a Pharmaceutical Recipe for Painlessness
People born with a rare genetic mutation are unable to feel pain, but previous attempts to recreate this effect with drugs have had little
What Every Amputee Needs to Know About Home and Auto Insurance
As an amputee, you are probably aware of the importance of understanding your health insurance policy and its terminology, including coverage limits, deductibles, coinsurance,
College Scholarships Available to Help Amputees and Their Dependents
These sites list scholarships for those with disabilities, those whose parents have disabilities, those who have amputations, and those who have been affected by
Patients With No Health Insurance or Big Bills Might Qualify for Help, Experts Say
If you don’t have health insurance, or your insurance coverage still leaves you with big bills, hospitals are supposed to let you know if
Spotlight on Books
This is the story of Travis Mills, a soldier who lost both arms and both legs as the result of an improvised explosive device
