Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement.  Typically it develops gradually with a slight tremor.  Other common symptoms include stiffness or slowing of movement.  Your speech may become soft or slurred.  Although there is no cure, medications can significantly improve symptoms.  Other modalities can help as...

Sexual assault or repeated threatening harassment that occurs while in service is compensable meaning you can be paid benefits if these actions took place while in the military.

 Both women and men can experience military sexual trauma.  You may have been promised a promotion or been a victim of...

Welcome the first combat ready female Army Rangers.  Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver have completed the training which includes combat water survival, an obstacle course with barbed wire, mountaineering training, combat technique training and combat patrol missions with air assault operations. One is a 1st Lieutenant and the other a Captain. Haver...

Here is some recent Army news:

The oldest known US veteran Emma Didlake dies at age 110.  She was in the Woman's Army Auxillary Corps.  Born in Alabama, she lived in Detroit, Michigan and had just last month visited the White House.

 Tragic story out of...

Lustgarten Founddation's Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk LI will be held Sunday October 11, 2015 at Jones Beach, Long Island.  Thanks to Cablevision, 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to pancreatic cancer research.  Call 1-866-789-1000 for more information.

The mission of the Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the scientific...

NOVA, the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc., recently selected Diane Boyd Rauber to serve as the new Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs.  Her goal is to raise awareness of the missions and goals of NOVA and to act as a liaison between NOVA and members of Congress and the Department...

Autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a mental condition present from early childhood characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people.  Other symptoms include difficulties in using language and abstract concepts.  Autism is a complex disorder of the brain.  Autism can be associated with intellectual disabilities, difficulties in motor coordination...

The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games have begun. Back in the United States for the first time in sixteen years, the opening ceremony was held on July 25, 2015 in the host city of Los Angeles, California. Michelle Obama officially opened the Games. The closing ceremony will be August...

A recent study reveals that Superstorm Sandy has caused lingering mental health effects..  Specifically, residents have reported post traumatic stress disorder symptoms.  PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event.  Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts.  If the symptoms persist and interfere in...

The Americans With Disabilities Act, enacted in 1990 turns 25 years old.  NYC celebrated with a Disability Pride Parade.  Former Senator Tom Harkin was the grand marshall.   With passage of the Act, discrimination based on disability is to be prohibited.  Reasonable accommodations must be provided to employees with disabilities which can be...