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About 10 million Americans have a condition known as essential tremor, according to the International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF).

Painting and other arts are popular among people with disabilities. Find out more about what binds the worlds of disability and art.

September is designated as Self-Improvement Month. It is the perfect time to reflect on necessary changes and set new goals.

Sears Optical established August as National Eye Exam Month in 1989. Ophthalmologists promote eye health and safety, and in particular the importance of routine eye exams, during this month.

Got knee pain? A knee pad might not solve everything, but it can do more than you might think ... if you get the right kind.

Carrying your urine bottle discreetly and keeping it clean can be a challenge, but here is some wise advice.

For all of the pasta lovers, Friday July 29, 2016 was a national day to celebrate one of the most beloved pasta dishes. This date has been set aside to appreciate the layered combination of meat, pasta, cheese and sauce, also known as lasagna.

Wheelchairs are awesome, but you need a way to carry it with you when you travel. That's what we're here for.

Napping isn't necessarily a bad habit. Use nap time productively with these eye and sinus masks.

Before you throw out that old chair, just consider fixing it up with a modern cushion with a smart, equal weight distribution design.

There's no need to fear slips and falls this Friday the 13th, so long as you have our non-slip socks on stand-by.

E-Z Eat promotes independent eating in those with disabilities that diminish the use of hands.

Products and ideas to help make living with Arthritis a little easier…

Living with arthritis can present a wide array of challenges. Some of these challenges may be temporary, following surgery or during periods of flare-ups. Some of these challenges may be life long. Arthritis can create problems with mobility, range of motion, fine motor skills, and cause pain and fatigue that may affect the performance of daily tasks. While surgery, physical therapy and pain management may help some people with some of these issues, for the most part there is no way to remove the cause of the difficulty. Therefore, it is important for the person with arthritis to find solutions to some of these basic problems, and fortunately there are many products available that can help.

Arthritis Putting Damper on Couple's Social Life

Question:

"My husband suffers from arthritis so badly that almost everything he does causes him pain and discomfort. You can imagine what this has done to our social life! We hardly go out anymore. The thing of it is, I think he really does want to go out. It's just the arthritis that's holding him back."

Not With Arthritic Gardening Aids

There are a host of adapted aids to help arthritic persons around the house. Many are familiar — from special kitchen aids like lipped plates to grooming and bathing aids such as elevated toilet seats and hand grips for the bathtub.