One of the worst possible consequences of a severe injury to the brain or spine is locked-in syndrome. Victims of this syndrome are almost entirely paralyzed. They can’t move any part of their body except possibly their eyes. While they can’t move, however, their mind remains conscious and active.   This is a rare condition, but…

Agent Orange is a powerful mix of chemicals used as a herbicide. It was the most potent of various herbicides used in the Vietnam war to clear forests for military operations and destroy crops used by forces in opposition to the United States’ military.  Its tactical use during the water has left lasting environmental effects…

Getting a good night sleep is essential to your overall physical and mental well-being. The effects of a lack of sleep are apparent – feeling tired, grumpy, and unable to focus. Despite these adverse effects, one in three people suffers from inadequate sleep. A lack of sleep can do more than make you groggy. One…

Isn’t it strange that they don’t teach people how to take care of their home’s maintenance tasks at school? So many homeowners run into trouble when they have to take care of a maintenance task, especially for plumbing. A small maintenance task ignored can lead to enormous bills later. If you own a home but…

Highway infrastructure across the U.S. is suffering from a lack of repair and investment, and every winter it gets worse. This year’s unpredictable temperature fluctuations throughout the cold season have torn roads up more than usual, leading to an epidemic of potholes popping up faster than authorities can fix them, especially in colder Midwest states…

Advice from Susan Shofer, Divorce and Custody Expert By: Susan Shofer If there is one thing I hear consistently, amongst my clients who are going through a divorce, is that they just want to get it over with. I get it. I did too when I was going through my divorce. You might ask yourself…

In 2017, over 34,000 car accidents took place in America that caused 37,133 deaths. This works out to about 11.4 deaths for every 100,000 individuals, and 1.16 fatalities for every 100 million miles driven. The rate of fatality varies depending on the area. In Mississippi, the fatality rate was 23.1, while in the District of…

With the polar vortex bringing record low temperatures to much of the United States, freezing pipes could be a reality for many homes. Although homes in the northern part of the country are facing the lowest temperatures, it is the homes further south that are more at risk. This is because homes in the north…

Unfortunately, accidents are a part of life. They can happen to anyone, anywhere. When they happen, most people seek out the cause of the accident, often wanting to know who or what was to blame. When someone or something is blamed for an accident, they are accused of being at fault. If negligence is a…

E-cigarettes have become more and more popular over the last 10 to 15 years, as more and more people turn to them, usually as a substitute for traditional cigarettes. Most people believe smoking e-cigarettes, or vaping, to be far healthier than the alternative, while some people insist on waiting, suggesting that the proper research on…