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Mediband brings you the latest health news and medical safety news so that you can stay up-to-date with what might affect you, your family and loved ones and make better informed decisions to stay safe and healthy. Mediband delivers relevant information in clear, easy to understand language that puts your health into context. Through medical content, insights from experts and real people, and up-to-date news, we help you understand: how it happened, what it feels like, what you can do about it, and why it matters. Feel free to read the blogs and articles that follow and of course if you have any questions whatsoever, leave a comment and the Mediband Team will be sure to get back to you. At Mediband, we're driven by making your life and everyday living safer. If the questions are out of our depth, we will advise you accordingly, and of course, if you have a medical emergency, please visit your local emergency department or local Doctor. Worry Less, Live More!
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What a Mediband can do for you – Adults
No one chooses to have a medical condition that can incapacitate you at any time – especially if you’re resolved to living as normal a life as possible. But it happens. For adults with diabetes or epilepsy, heart disease or one of the myriad health conditions that affect people, having a mediband can be a lifesaver. It lets strangers know immediately what the probable cause of disorientation or a collapse is. It lets paramedics get straight to the right treatment and it alerts hospital emergency staff to allergic reactions and any other instant medical needs. It reduces guesswork, speeds up treatment solutions and ensures you’re not misdiagnosed in the heat of the moment. Continue reading → -
The Mediband difference
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" I have a very rare Platelet Dysfunction and also have Epilepsy. I have bought the metal Medical ID bracelets before & had them engraved but, not only are they chunky & ugly, I have allergies to a few types of metal, so I'd always get an awful rash from them. I was overjoyed to find Mediband. I wanted to customise my own set and after writing to the company, I was pleasantly surprised by the speedy & overly helpful responses I got. I had my bands designed, ordered and paid for in under an hour. I will have peace of mind, wearing these bands, knowing that even if I'm unconscious, people will see the band (I love all the fantastic colours available) and know exactly what to do and what my conditions are. And best of all.... Continue reading → -
Are you a fan of Dr Google?
The internet is fast becoming more trusted than the family doctor in terms of understanding an illness and working out what to do about it - which worries many doctors and health bodies. Rather than fight the tide, a doctor in the US has welcomed the sharing of medical information and the search for answers on his website called HealthKeep. It lets people upload all their symptoms and medical conditions anonymously and then crowd-source the answers. It lets people with similar conditions explore what others are thinking or doing.
Do you love your dog? Good for you - literally. Having a pet helps you stay calmer and less inclined to heart disease says a recent study.
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Some common super foods... you didn't know were super
We all want to eat good, healthy foods... but some common foods are very, very healthy and it may pay to add more to your diet.
Mushrooms, for example, contain lots of vitamin D, the vitamin getting a lot of good publicity lately. Vitamin D leads to lower rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure and more. Yet vitamin D is not found naturally in many foods - apart from mushrooms and a few others.
Mangoes are great for you - rich in vitamin A and C, and full of fibre and antioxidants. Have as many as you can during mango season! Continue reading → -
Why posture counts, and other curiosities
A recent article on hive health media talked about the importance of good posture, and it wasn't just because grandmama was coming to dinner.
There is a physical response the body makes to bad posture; just one is when the diaphragm is squeezed when slouching oxygen intake is reduced and this affects the brain's ability to concentrate. One study showed that people who were directed to sit and stand well had better concentration and they were happier.
Get happier! Some quite simple strategies can make quite a difference it seems. Learn to argue less Continue reading →