We often frame discussions of cancer in terms of war. We talk about “cancer battles,” in which “winning” means surviving. Yet just like literal warfare, cancer can leave survivors with scars – physical and emotional. Many real cancer survivors don’t always feel victorious after beating cancer. They may struggle with the physical and psychological consequences of the illness. Cancer survivors have an increased risk of suffering serious

Healthcare has become such an ordeal today that for many patients, doctors’ dismissive attitudes undermine whatever benefit they should get from going to the doctor. This trend isn’t just frustrating – it’s dangerous.

Your doctor should listen to your concerns and your account of your symptoms and explain to you what different diagnoses and test results mean. As a patient, you deserve nothing less. If a doctor

If you’re one of the 84% of car owners whose vehicles need service right now, you’re putting yourself, your family, and everyone on the road at risk every time you get behind the wheel. The worst part is that you probably don’t even know that you’re in danger.

April is spring’s National Car Care Month, one of two months (the other is October) dedicated to promoting

You hear a lot about cancer awareness. There’s a practical reason for this focus: making people aware of the symptoms to watch for and the screenings that could lead to early detection. Survival rates are far higher when cancers are diagnosed early on, rather than after they have progressed to more serious stages.

Recently, I have seen a disturbing rise in medical malpractice cases in which doctors

With the deadline for filing your 2014 taxes with the IRS fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to answer a question that’s on the minds of many personal injury claimants: will they have to pay tax on their settlement or judgment?

The intersection of income taxes and the legal system is so complex that the IRS has written a 30+ page guide on the subject. Fortunately, the

For a parent, the possibility of your child – your baby – suffering a debilitating brain injury is unimaginable – but for millions of parents, that nightmare is a bleak reality.

Children age four and under and adolescents ages 15 through 19 are more likely than any other age groups to suffer a life-changing TBI. Even between ages four and 15, the risks are high, and the

There’s something your rental company isn’t telling you: your car might still have serious safety defects. Don’t assume a recalled car is fixed before you rent it. 

Last year was a record year for safety-related car recalls. If your car wasn’t among the tens of millions of vehicles with potentially deadly defects, you might have breathed a sigh of relief and not given the news another thought.

There’s a good chance that you or someone you love could sustain a concussion, whether in a big game or an unexpected accident. Millions of Americans will sustain concussions this year – like every year – from sports injuries, falls (the leading cause of all brain injuries), motor vehicle accidents, and assaults. Make sure you know how to recognize a concussion, the truth behind the many head

Any brain injury has the potential to be serious, but how much do you know about the categories doctors use to describe them? What makes a moderate injury different from a severe one? Does a mild injury translate to an easy recovery and no lasting symptoms? You might be surprised to learn that “mild,” “moderate,” and “severe” might not have as much to do with the patient’s

Six people died when an SUV stopped on the train tracks in Valhalla, New York, and the train collided with it. Three people, all occupants of a pickup truck, died when their vehicle entered the path of an oncoming train in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. More than 20 passengers suffered injuries when a train in Oxnard, California, struck a pickup truck that had gotten stuck on

Do you know how to recognize a brain injury? If you or someone you love sustains this serious type of injury, the answer could mean the difference between life and death.

A Personal Experience with Head Injuries

In 2001, I was involved in a car accident. I banged my head in the collision. The damage could have been much more serious. I never lost consciousness, never suffered

When it comes to snow removal, most of us just want to get it done. We’re not strategizing the best way to go about it – but maybe we should be. Having a sound shoveling strategy will mean you’re not wasting time and energy moving the same snow twice or moving it farther than you need to.

Take It Step by Step

1. Start at the front of

With the potential for snow in this week’s forecast, many of us are dreading the chore of snow removal. This one tip can make your cleanup much easier, and it works for everything from driveways to walkways. Put away the shovel – if you plan ahead, you might not need it at all!

The Most Efficient Way to Clear Snow (No Shovel Needed)

You don’t need much

Yesterday’s freezing rain claimed at least five lives in our region and caused hundreds of cars to collide – and the danger isn’t over yet. Icy patches remained on roadways, parking lots, and walkways this morning, putting drivers at risk of crashing and pedestrians at risk of slipping and falling on ice. With flooding in nearby areas, including Mount Laurel, even ice that melts during the

Know Your Brakes

To pump or not to pump? It’s a question that you can only answer with another question: What kind of brakes do you have?

If you drive a newer car, you don’t have to guess. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) has required all new vehicles to include Electronic Stability Control since late 2011. An antilock brake system, or ABS, is a necessary