Jasmine Laws

Trump’s disability cuts could hit his own voters the hardest: report

President Donald Trump’s administration could be looking to make major changes to the eligibility of those receiving disability benefits, according to people familiar with the plans as reported by The Wall Street Journal. These changes could have significant impacts on those in red-voting states, Trump’s own supporters, as many of these are particularly reliant on…

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Iowa State University students create customized adaptable clothing for kids with disabilities

Iowa State University students create customized adaptable clothing for kids with disabilities

AND SPEAKING OF IOWA STATE, THE GROUP OF IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IS HELPING COMBINE FUNCTION WITH FASHION, THE APPAREL, MERCHANDIZING AND DESIGN PROGRAM PARTNERED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BRAIN TO CREATE OUTFITS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. EACH STUDENT WAS CONNECTED WITH A FAMILY WITH THEIR MODELS, MEDICAL COMFORT, AND STYLE IN MIND….

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Guest columnist: American healthcare needs a lifestyle revolution | Opinion

Guest columnist: American healthcare needs a lifestyle revolution | Opinion

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Report: Identifying Early Predictors of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in a Large Nationally Representative U.S. Sample. Image Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock

How lifestyle and health shape your dementia risk

New RAND research identifies early predictors of cognitive impairment and dementia using a nationally representative U.S. dataset, highlighting the role of modifiable factors and baseline cognitive health in prevention and intervention strategies. Report: Identifying Early Predictors of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in a Large Nationally Representative U.S. Sample. Image Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock A new report…

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