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Sep 30, 2021
The 39th Operation Medical Readiness Squadron health promotion team provides and integrates evidence-based programs to optimize the health and readiness, even during these unprecedented times.
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Sep 29, 2021
Those who get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week have a much lower risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease—the top killers of Americans every year.
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Sep 29, 2021
The new Army Civilian Fitness and Health Promotion Program now encourages employees to focus on fitness while at work.
Article Around MHS
Sep 28, 2021
Weight loss sounds simple: take less “energy in” (fuel from food and drinks, measured in calories) and use more “energy out” (calories burned through daily physical activity and exercise).
Article
Sep 21, 2021
Non-suicidal self-injury by adolescents vary based on studies — from 1 in 6 to as high as 1 in 4 — rates have increased over the past 20 years.
Article
Sep 15, 2021
Doc talks to Dr. Tim Hoyt, chief of Psychological Health Promotion and supervisor of the Combat and Operational Stress Control mission at the Psychological Health Center of Excellence, about some of the ways to go about addressing your concerns with a friend you may think is in danger of harming themself.
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Sep 7, 2021
Doc talks to Navy Lt. Chad Haan, staff chaplain at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, about ways to prevent a “downward spiral” while on deployment.
Article
Aug 31, 2021
Keeping fit during pandemic proves hard for some.
Article
Aug 24, 2021
MHS and Military OneSource presents a discussion about Dental Health.
Article
Aug 10, 2021
Proper hydration is key to optimal performance.
Article
Jul 26, 2021
Dear Doc: Me and the guys in my shop drink A LOT of caffeine. I'm not much of a coffee guy, but I do drink two or three energy drinks a day. I drink a lot of water too, and I'm young and in good shape, but sometimes I feel like I'm a little too reliant on these drinks. I sometimes short myself on sleep only because I know I can have an energy drink or ...
Article
Jul 13, 2021
Yoga comes in many forms and fashions, and has proven health benefits.
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Jul 8, 2021
Dear Doc: I consider myself pretty lucky. I'm in my late 20s and I've never had any eye problems to speak of. I have 20/20 vision and I've never worn glasses. But...the Air Force tells me to protect my eyes and I'm not exactly sure what that means.
Do you know anyone who can give me some solid advice on the best options for eye protection? What ...
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Jul 8, 2021
Military health innovation and Total Force Fitness go hand-in-hand.
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Jun 30, 2021
Myths and facts about post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-traumatic growth (PTG).
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Last Updated: August 17, 2021