“Life’s Essential 8” is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) heart health checklist; it contains eight key elements that a person can follow to maintain and improve their cardiovascular health. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, making it the leading cause of death for[…]

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), almost all children will have RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, by the time they are 2. For most infants and children, RSV presents like a common cold with minor complications. But for some, respiratory syncytial virus causes potentially life-threatening symptoms. In this article, we take a closer[…]

Many parents feel the increased pressure that kicks in each year during the holiday season, while frantically shopping for the most popular toys. It can be easy to overlook the reality of dangerous toys this time of year. Toy safety has been a national concern for decades, and it remains the mission of World Against[…]

One of the often-unforeseen issues that arise in the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system is the concept of “withdrawal from the labor market.”   Withdrawal from the labor market can take several forms, but the most frequent occurs when an injured worker on Workers’ Compensation benefits “retires.” If it is determined that an injured worker “retired” or[…]

The holiday season is fast upon us and Thanksgiving is only a few days away! Each year for the past five consecutive years, more than 50 million Americans have hit the road to travel to see their friends and families for Thanksgiving. The holiday brings with it plenty of joy and cheer – and let’s[…]