Small discs work as cushions for the bones in our spine, providing them protection against shocks and injuries. Sometimes, a rupture in their outer layers can cause these discs to slip, or herniate. Herniated discs can be extremely painful, even causing disability in certain cases. Herniated discs mostly affect individuals who sit for long hours,…
Big rig drivers and 18-wheeler operators hit the highway at a significant disadvantage when it comes to avoiding right-turn, rear-end, sideswipe and lane change crashes. Five large blind spots render cars, trucks, pedestrians and, especially, motorcycles and bicycles invisible to commercial truck drivers. Government agencies such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recommend…
A 45-year-old man was killed, and his child injured when their vehicle was struck by a train at the New Kent railroad crossing at Rockahock and Outpost Roads. According to police, at approximately 5:45 p.m. on June 24, Kevin A. Pence, of Mechanicsville, was headed south on Outpost in a Chevy Suburban that was partially…
Copayments are a routine way of sharing costs under most health insurance plans. A copayment, or copay, is the portion of medical costs that you cover out of pocket. If you have coverage under a group health or small business plan, responsibility of covering your copayments usually lies with you as a policyholder, and not…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people purchased workout equipment to use at home because of stay-at-home orders and gym closures, particularly treadmills and stationary bikes. One of the more popular brands of equipment recently announced that they are recalling more than 125,000 treadmills and halting all sales after multiple reports of injuries and one incident…