March 22, 2017 How Stress Can Cause Heart Attacks and Strokes A new study has shown that when the fear center of the brain is more active, the chances of having a heart attack or stroke increases. The research indicates that stress is not only emotionally upsetting, but can directly affect a person’s chances of suffering a traumatic health event. Stress is generally understood as a … Read More »
March 8, 2017 Toys Exposing Personal Information through Data Breach A line of toys manufactured by internet-based company, CloudPets, has left the personal information of nearly 800,000 consumers exposed to hackers everywhere. The toys are stuffed animals that can record, store and then replay voice recordings that are created over the internet. More than 2 million consumer voice recordings have been exposed along with people’s … Read More »
March 1, 2017 Sensory Play Encourages Development Sensory play is an important aspect of childhood development. It is considered as any activity that stimulates the senses, such as hearing, sight, touch, taste or smell. When children participate in activities that utilize scientific processes, such as investigation, creation and exploration, their sensory development strengthens. Not only does sensory play engage a child’s senses, … Read More »
January 20, 2017 New IDs Needed For Federal Buildings And Air Travel For PA Residents As a result of the REAL ID Act, residents throughout the state of Pennsylvania are soon going to need new forms of identification in order to board flights for air travel as well as to enter all federal buildings. The REAL ID Act came about as a consequence of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Act … Read More »
August 16, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Your Pit Crew We know many of our clients enjoy auto racing. They look forward to the energy of the track as cars move at dizzying speeds; the smell of the rubber on the asphalt; the roaring engines and loud crowds. It’s intoxicating. But those racers don’t make it to the finish line on their own. They have … Read More »
March 3, 2016 Women’s Health Serious Heart Attack Risks We know that many of our clients suffer from heart conditions; therefore, we thought it worth sharing this study. Of course, if you have any medical questions or concerns, it is important to consult directly with a healthcare professional. At the beginning of February, the American Heart Association (AHA) released its first, scientific report on … Read More »
October 3, 2012 Victory For Voters: Voter ID Law Postponed Pennsylvania court has decided to postpone implementation of the state’s rigid Voter- Photo ID law until next year, after the 2012 Presidential Election. Read More »
September 7, 2012 Protect Your Right To Vote The attorneys at Galfand Berger care about EVERY citizen having a voice in our great country. That is why we were concerned when Pennsylvania recently passed voter ID […] Read More »