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.

Tired after lunch? You probably ate too much fatty food during the lunch break says a new study. Avoid fatty, starchy foods like fries and salted chips, don't eat oily salads. Swap the fatty foods for carbs and you'll be a lot more alert in the afternoon.

Healthy living helps everyone - including those battling ill-health. And if you are suffering ill health, consider our MedibandPlus product. Here's what others think of it.

" Our two boys both have peanut and tree nut allergies and one has sunflower seed and the other shellfish as well. It was great to be able to customize the bands to reflect these personal allergies. And the boys actually like wearing the bands. Very cool! Thank you Mediband."

- Randy (Newton, Massachusetts, United States)

For anyone with a life-threatening illness, a Medibands makes a lot of sense. This is especially true for young children who may not the capacity to fully explain their condition to treating medical professionals.