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IHS in El Salvador

IHS in El Salvador (Courtesy Photo)

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SAAPM 2016

SAAPM 2016 (AF Graphic)

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Military Children’s Health Month 2016

Military Children’s Health Month 2016 (AF Graphic)

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SAAPM 2016 banner

SAAPM 2016 banner (AF Graphic)

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National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week (AF Graphic)

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April is Military Children's Health Month website

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Sleep process

This diagram illustrates the influence of light and darkness on the circadian rhythm and related physiology and behavior through the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain. (Graphic courtesy of Steve Thompson, AFMS Public Affairs)

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Sleep Graphic

On average, we spend 33 percent of our lives asleep. Sleep hygiene involves a variety of different behavioral practices which are necessary for quality sleep and full alertness during waking hours.

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