For residents of New Jersey who experience seizures, those seizures may be caused by a specific medical condition such as epilepsy or an accident that involves trauma. There is concern over whether seizures can cause permanent brain damage. What is a seizure? A...
Nursing homes are often in the news, and the news is rarely good. When a loved one requires long-term care, it’s easy to become paralyzed with indecision. You’ve heard the horror stories. The last thing you want to do is place your loved one in a facility where they...
While no one ever wants to face the inevitability of the end of their own life, it is always best to accept this and make your wishes known. By planning your estate relatively early in life, you will be able to relax in the knowledge that whatever happens, your...
Workers of any profession can get injured at work. However, those who commonly engage in physical activities in the workplace are more at risk. While construction workers and factory workers are obvious examples of those who are at a heightened risk of injury in the...
As a healthy adult in the prime of your life, it's natural to assume that health will be a gift you can enjoy for the rest of your life. Very few people want to think about losing their health and independence as they age, but that does become the reality for many...
Nurses and individuals who work directly with patients in a health care setting face specific dangers. It's imperative that employers take steps to help keep these workers protected from harm.When nurses suffer harm, they will sometimes try to continue working so they...
You have enjoyed being a truck driver, but one thing you didn't expect to have happen was an injury. After all, short of a crash, you're relatively safe in your truck.Unfortunately, driving a truck comes with its own risks. Truck drivers can face risks such as:...
Young adults sometimes feel like they are invincible, which is due in part to the low death rate in this group. It's important for them to remember that you never know when something is going to happen to you. For this reason, even young adults should ensure that they...
Your hands are essential to your work. You type frequently, and you're always using your hands as you work. Unfortunately, the repetitive motions that you do in your day-to-day life can cause dysfunction and lead to injuries in your hands.You have over 25 bones in...
Now that the weather is getting warmer, more and more pedestrians are likely to be out enjoying a walk or run the spring weather. For motorists, that means shifting gears from thinking about possible snowy and icy road conditions of a New Jersey winter, to constantly...