Oct. 15, 2012 Airmen rally to help save lives Nearly 200 Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., added their names to the C. W. Bill Young Marrow Donor Center database as willing bone marrow donors during a registration drive Sept. 27.Airmen and base community members teamed together to make the event, coordinated by Capt. Amber
Oct. 2, 2012 Traumatic stress response: Psychological help before, during and after a crisis All too often, stress is perceived as a negative emotion that leads to high blood pressure, ulcers and sleepless nights -- basically something to be avoided or medicated. In recent decades, researchers thought exposing children and adults to stress would be harmful by causing increased anxiety,
Sept. 26, 2012 Dentists explain use of fluoride In today's world of sugary, sticky foods and drinks, regular exposure to fluoride is more important than ever. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth and prevents the formation of cavities.Fluoride is obtained from many different sources. It exists naturally in water sources and is formed from fluorine,
Sept. 24, 2012 'An ounce of prevention...': Risks and Warnings Before intervention. Before support. Even before treatment ... there is prevention.The Air Force is committed to providing the best possible support, treatment and intervention resources for Airmen who have had their lives impacted by the loss of a fellow wingman or co-worker due to suicide.
Sept. 13, 2012 Hantavirus causes flu-like symptoms, early treatment is essential Due to recent public media attention regarding the Hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite National Park, it is prudent to provide information regarding the disease to include symptoms, treatment and prevention.Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that may be carried by some rodents. Some hantaviruses can
Sept. 6, 2012 Avoiding the injuries while staying fit to fight Flipping through the channels on TV one night, the newest popular workout routine comes guaranteeing people they can lose weight in a certain amount of weeks, but without the proper knowledge and expertise, jumping right into a fad workout is an easy way to get injured.Trends in weight loss and
Sept. 6, 2012 Cholesterol – A silent killer September is National Cholesterol Education month and the 65th Medical Group is helping Lajes Airmen understand how cholesterol affects them and how to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a substance that's found in your blood and is actually a good thing that helps your body build
Sept. 4, 2012 Many servicemembers overdue for Tdap vaccine As of July 11, 2012 at least 1,558 active duty personnel were due or overdue for a Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis, or Tdap, vaccine according to their Individual Medical Readiness reports. The pertussis component in the vaccine is commonly known as "whooping cough." Whooping cough is