You and the Law

Cell phones are an essential part of daily life for many people. Unfortunately, they are also the source of a new form of identity theft, cell-phone account fraud, which can have serious financial consequences. A crook can open a cell-phone account in your name using...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Dementia is a progressive decline of brain function associated with aging. The increasing rate of dementia has become a worldwide health problem. The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. A healthy...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock All physical activity is good for your health, but walking is particularly beneficial. Studies show that walking improves our mental and physical health, supports the body’s immune system, and helps to maintain a healthy weight. Regular...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Most people know that too much sodium in their diet, usually in the form of table salt, can contribute to such health problems as high blood pressure. Over 70 percent of the salt consumed daily is in processed, packaged foods and in...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Tanning beds are a popular way to get a head start on a bronzed summer look or to maintain a summer tan in winter. Many people consider tanned skin to be a healthy look. But tanned skin is actually a sign of skin damage. Skin exposed to...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Credit card rewards programs are popular with many consumers. They help credit card issuers to attract new customers and keep existing ones. Rewards may be in the form of miles that you can use to purchase airline tickets, points that count...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock The Federal Communications Commission is warning consumers about a new scam that tricks you into connecting to a toll call. Your cell phone rings once, and before you can answer, the caller hangs up. This could leave you concerned that there...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Holidays may mean traveling to visit relatives, hosting friends or family in your home, or just dealing with the day-to-day hustle and bustle of the fall holiday season. All of that can leave you feeling stressed. Here are a few simple things...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Over 2.5 million people fly in and out of U.S. airports daily on over 43,000 flights. Options for air travel are many, and finding the right price for your travel budget can seem over-whelming. Tips shared by friends and found on the Internet...

Photo Credit: Adobe Stock It was only by accident that Consumer Reports learned of 19 infant deaths related to a defective product sold as an infant sleeper. Further research turned up an additional 13 fatalities known to be related to use of the Fisher-Price Rock ’n...