Sometimes, especially if you're facing health problems, it's easy to get a little down. But what you don't want to do is stay down. A review of more than 40 years worth of studies looking at the link between volunteering and long term by the University of Exeter has listed the very real benefits to be gained from helping others selflessly. The simple facts are that volunteering is associated with lower depression, increased well-being and a 22% reduction in the risk of dying.

In other news on the subject of happiness, it seems the power of doing good can make a real difference. Researchers at the University of North Carolina recently completed a study that suggests if you actively seek out ways to do good things for others you're more likely to feel better and better health than those who have a more materialistic view of what makes them happy. In other words, a new car feels good short term but helping at your local pet shelter will help you feel good for much longer. Who knew...

If you have a medical condition, perhaps you could help with the voluntary assistance organisation for those with your condition? And don't forget, a Mediband  brand medical bracelet is an ideal way to alert others to a medical condition. Metal bracelets can catch awkwardly on all sorts of things, but mediband medic alert bracelets tend to be more flexible and less prone to catching.  If you require a medic alert bracelet that can give treating professionals all the essential information very quickly you should consider our MedibandPlus  product. MedibandPlus acts as a medical alert bracelet, warning outside-home carers about the likely cause and giving speedy information that may save your life. If you suffer an illness that may render you unconscious, medic alert bracelets or allergy bracelets are vital.

Sometimes our customers are the best advertising we can do for medibands!

" 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 custimize the bands to reflect these personal allergies. And the boys actually like wearing the bands. Very cool! Thank you Mediband."

- Randy - Newton, Massachusetts

Check this week's specials! If you need immediate treatment then you'll know that mere minutes can make all the difference, Mediband or MedibandPlus is a must. They’re inexpensive and could save a life.