Planning a trip? Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, having a properly stocked first-aid kit is essential, and can be a life saver! You should always carry a prepackaged first-aid kit or a DIY kit. If you decide to make your own kit, use our list below to get you started with 15 essential items. Most of these...
Vitamin D is amazing. It makes our bones and teeth strong by regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It facilitates normal immune system function. It lowers the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS), heart disease, the flu, and type 2 diabetes. It assists in weight loss and can even stave off depression. How do you make sure to...
My work involves daily conversations with women diagnosed with breast cancer, either undergoing treatment or preparing for surgery, seeking support from Masthead products. However, I also speak with many women seeking ways to reduce their risk of breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, over a quarter-million women developed invasive breast cancer last year, with an additional 50,000 diagnosed...
I am writing this from the Masthead offices in New York, where we are working with a trimmed-down staff each day to ensure that our bras and other recovery products get to the hospitals and patients that need them in as timely a manner as possible. We continue to be inspired by the emails and calls we get from you,...
This week my children headed back to school. They were excited but anxious about the “unknowns” in the year ahead. It’s exhilarating to learn new skills and information, and to meet new people. There are many things you can do to help yourself maximize your own learning and longevity even if you are beyond school age. Here are a few...
The Back-to-School sales are on, but the calendar says August, which means the hottest days of summer are still upon us. For several weeks now we have seen the thermometers registering over 100 degrees across a lot of the country, causing wildfires in the west and heavy, humid air in the east. Everywhere, beaches and pools are full. It’s important...