It's the kind of thing you hear about on the news: Someone dies from an allergic reaction to a medication, a lethal combination of drugs and so on. But it could be you if you're not careful -- if you have allergies to drugs, are taking any drugs regularly, have a medical condition or have been treated for something in the past, it's important to have this information handy for medical professionals.

As this article from Prevention points out, it's important to keep track of your medical records, even if that involves simply stuffing them in a box. It might not seem like a big deal to you now, but this information could come in handy in the future. Besides, who is going to keep track of your health but ... you?