Sometimes it is just plain hard work to stay healthy. You can make it a little easier by knowing what to do, what your risks are and how to make the most of the cards you’re dealt. We have some interesting snippets below about action, reaction and dealing with it.  If you have a condition that others need to be aware of in a time of need, consider MedibandPlus – details here.  Your local pharmacy should also be able to help with advice on Mediband and MedibandPlus.  Find your local pharmacy that sells Medibands here.

1. Exercise helps

A diagnosis of cancer often inspires people to eat better and exercise more. The news appears to be that this really does work. More exercise, better and healthier eating helps prevent the cancer coming back. The full article here talks about the recommendations of the American Cancer Society. (more…)

We hope you’re all of the above, but sometimes it’s good to get a snapshot of what’s happening around you health-wise. Here’s a look around the world of health at the moment. And if you do have a condition that other’s need to be aware of in a time of need, consider MedibandPlus – details here.

1. It’s Mother’s Day soon!

And that means many organisations are gearing up for things like the Pink Triathlon, because Mother’s Day is not only a celebration, it’s a tribute to women everywhere, to their health and to their worth. Supporting events like the Pink Triathlon or Pink Ribbon Day is a great way to support women everywhere, young, old, mothers or not.

2. Are you taking fish oil supplements? Then (more…)

If you have a medical condition that may require intervention, you need to wear a Mediband Plus bracelet. The benefits could be a life-saver. There’s more information here.

1. Supplements may well work. Antioxidant supplements may well increase your life span says a study in Science Daily. The review of a number of models suggests that taking  vitamin A, C, E and selenium may increase your chances slightly. (more…)

There’s just so much doom and gloom out there – don’t do this, can’t do that and sometimes we lose the good news for the easy headlines! But, generally, it can be quite simple to get healthy and stay healthy. If you do have a problem others should be aware of, then consider a Mediband, but apart from that, celebrate being healthy…

1. The ingredient-reading codes. Start making a habit of reading ingredient labels. Yes, you won’t understand the chemical names, but keep two things in mind. The less you understand the name, or the more numbers and scientific it appears to be, the more processed and unhealthy it is likely to be. You don’t need to know what it is to work out whether it’s good for you or not! Secondly, the higher up the list the more of it is in the product. If science dominates the top of the list, re-think that product. They’re not going to make labels any easier to read anytime soon, so keep those general rules in mind and you’ll be right.

2. Bring your lunch to work. If this sounds like too much effort, (more…)

Throughout the decade in which I cared for my father, who had Alzheimer’s disease, he was hospitalized several times. Each and every stay was a complete nightmare. I could easily name several reasons for these trials but the one I would like to focus on here is this: it’s impossible to simply look at someone and tell they have cognitive disabilities. Due to this fact, my father was regularly mistaken for “just another patient.” (more…)