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Cardiovascular providers counter pandemic-induced sedentary lifestyle

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2/26/2021
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COVID-19 fears likely affecting cardiovascular care but not at military medical treatment facilities.

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Eating disorders hinder optimal health and TFF nutrition concept

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2/25/2021
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Disordered eating lessens Total Force Fitness.

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Top African American leaders in MHS share similar thoughts on service

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2/25/2021
Military personnel speaking at a Pentagon press briefing

The surgeon general of the Army and the Defense Health Agency’s command sergeant major “stand on the shoulders of giants” who have come before them.

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Proper diet, sleep, exercise, and joy key to heart health

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2/24/2021
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Heart health is crucial to service members’ readiness throughout their high-stress careers. Working to achieve that takes self-discipline and moderation, but also joy, integrity, and social interaction

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How do you mend a broken heart? It usually fixes itself

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2/23/2021
Military personnel wearing a face mask, gets his heart checked out by military heath personnel

'Broken Heart Syndrome’ and ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’ are very real phenomena. Spiritual and social fitness can help mitigate both.

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DOD participates in new COVID-19 antibody combination prevention trial

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2/23/2021
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Five DoD sites across the United States will be part of the STORM CHASER trial, a study to observe the efficacy of a long-lasting antibody product to prevent COVID-19 among people who have been exposed to others suffering from the disease.

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Trained military personnel ready to help with COVID-19 vaccinations

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2/23/2021
Military health personnel wearing a mask giving the COVID-19 vaccine to a man who is also wearing a face mask

Military prepped and ready to help with civilian COVID-19 mass vaccinations

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Call for abstracts open for Military Health System Research Symposium

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2/22/2021
Military personnel speaking in front of an audience at the Military Health Systems Research Symposium

The 2021 Military Health System Research Symposium IS CANCELLED due to COVID-19 concerns. FAQs related to the cancellation: https://mhsrs.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home.aspx

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Training for a healthy heart can improve overall health

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2/22/2021
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Service members must be heart healthy to perform optimally throughout their military careers.

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Drawing blood, giving back life: techs support medical readiness

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2/22/2021
Military health personnel wearing a mask drawing blood from military personnel wearing a mask

Two of the military’s blood technicians say their work is vital and rewarding.

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VCE examines low vision with detection and care

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2/18/2021
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Dr. David Eliason, of the Vision Center of Excellence, says low vision awareness is about prevention, detection, and continuing treatment.

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Keeping kids’ teeth healthy during a pandemic: brush, floss, no sugar

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2/18/2021
Military health personnel wearing a face mask examines the mouth of a child

Pediatric dentistry requires tooth brushing, flossing and sugar avoidance. During a pandemic, getting to a checkup has been hard.

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Improving health outcomes, readiness is aim of new grant funding

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2/18/2021
Military health personnel wearing a mask giving a shot to a patient

DHA offers funding grants for high-value research that supports better care, better health, and increased readiness, with lower costs.

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USU cohort study investigates COVID-19 impacts on DOD personnel

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2/18/2021
Military health personnel wearing a mask and a face shield holding up a sign that has the number eighteen on it

USU is conducting a study to better understand the symptoms and course of COVID-19 disease and identify risk factors in the military population.

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COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say

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2/16/2021
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COVID-19 vaccination when pregnant or breastfeeding shows no harm, immunologists weigh in.

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