Jan. 21, 2016 Airmen participation needed for health survey The Air Force needs input from Airmen on issues that directly affect the health, well-being and readiness of military members and families by participating in the Health Related Behaviors Survey that will inform the Defense Department of potential health problems in the military community.
Jan. 12, 2016 A New Year, New You: January's Health Month The new year is a perfect time to work on a new you. While people know that healthier eating, tobacco free living and physical exercise contribute to a better life, many do not know how to get started.Some of the best methods for achieving personal performance goals include goal setting,
Oct. 28, 2015 Eye Health and Safety October is Home Eye Safety Month. You may think your chances of being hurt decrease because you’re at home, but safety should remain a top concern, especially for your eyes. Prevent Blindness America reports that more than half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that occur every year happen in or
Oct. 1, 2015 October is Women’s Health Month Each October, women are reminded to put themselves first and make time for their health. Making your health a priority helps you stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay.Women often put their families’ needs ahead of their own, ignoring minor symptoms year after year until they
Oct. 1, 2015 Top 10 Reasons to try New Fruits and Veggies Eat your fruits and veggies this month and join the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s September initiative Fruits & Veggies–More Matters campaign, a health initiative focused on helping Americans increase fruit & vegetable consumption for better health.According the Produce for Better Health
Sept. 30, 2015 Defend your Waistline with Football Tailgating Favorites Football season is finally here, which means it’s time to huddle around the big screen or kick off with your tailgating game-time favorites. Super bowl Sunday is the second biggest food day of the year behind Thanksgiving according to the USDA. And per the Calorie Control Council, cheering for
Sept. 30, 2015 AF senior leaders host suicide prevention summit Subject matter experts of mental and behavioral health, community support and Airmen across ranks and career fields gathered to discuss resiliency and suicide prevention at Joint Base Andrews from Sept. 22-25.
Sept. 25, 2015 Prostate Cancer: Be Informed and Get Care Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men. Most prostate cancers grow slowly but once the cancer is discovered, other tests must be done to determine if it has spread. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, take time to decide if you should be tested or treated for prostate cancer.
Sept. 24, 2015 Fight Childhood Obesity One Pound at a Time Too many children are overweight in this country. Stopping obesity in children decreases their risk of illness and disease when they get older. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) calls obesity a devastating public-health crisis for the United States. Nearly one-third of adults are obese, and
Sept. 23, 2015 The sweet spot: Nutrition, oral health It is a given that good nutrition is important for general health and wellbeing. In today’s day and age, with the abundance of science and dietary research available to us, we are more conscience about what we put into our bodies than ever before.Most people with a basic knowledge of oral hygiene
Sept. 22, 2015 19th Air Force Marathon kicks off Thousands of runners and spectators from across the country and around the world met on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, for the 19th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, Sept. 19.
Sept. 11, 2015 Commentary: Mouthguards: Use them or lose them (your teeth) Imagine what you would look like if you lost some of your front teeth.More importantly, imagine what it would be like to talk and eat without them. Losing your front teeth would make it impossible to pronounce certain words correctly and extremely difficult to bite into your favorite foods. If you
Aug. 11, 2015 Academy provides 'Falcon Fuel' to Cadet Wing The Air Force Academy has developed Falcon Fuel, a plan to provide extra nutrition for cadets by placing 12 healthy food stations near their workout areas. The plan is expected to cost $500,000 annually and aligns with the Defense Department's Healthy Base Initiative, which tries to stem obesity in
July 17, 2015 How to Make Your Own Ice Packs and Heat Packs A weekend of physical activity—whether on the playing field or at drill—can leave your body strained, bruised and swollen. The quickest road to recovery from light injuries usually includes ice, heat or a combination of the two.When store-bought ice packs and heat packs are not available, head to
July 16, 2015 8 Common PT Injuries (And How to Avoid Them) Physical training (PT) injuries that result from improper exercise techniques are a lot more frequent than many would think. Here is a list of eight of the most common PT injuries and steps you can take to avoid them. With these steps in mind, you might just end up passing that next PT test with
July 9, 2015 Summer Time Is a Great Time to Fight Childhood Obesity With most children on summer vacation, parents may want to take this opportunity to ensure their children are getting adequate exercise and fresh air. These are critical to develop children with healthy bodies and protecting them from future health problems. According to a 2005 study, the average
June 11, 2015 Air Force medical leader retires after 39 years During a ceremony filled with military tradition and reflection, the 21st surgeon general of the Air Force, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, retired June 5 after 39 years of service.Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, officiated the ceremony where he stated that Lt. Gen. Travis has
May 15, 2015 DoD Helps Protect Beneficiaries from Deceptive Pharmacy Practices In the face of recent aggressive and deceptive marketing practices of some compounding pharmacies targeting TRICARE, the Defense Health Agency is taking aggressive action to help TRICARE beneficiaries, DHA's chief of pharmacy operations said in a recent interview.Dr. George Jones described
May 11, 2015 Behavioral health services available in primary care clinics Airmen, veterans and family members seeking care for a variety of mental health and medical conditions have direct access to care from their primary care clinic. The support is available through the Air Force's Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP), a consultation service within primary
April 17, 2015 Navy, Air Force Collaboration Benefits Babies, Taxpayers By combining resources in a joint initiative between Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, more than $1.5 million of taxpayer money has been saved in less than a year.This joint venture means Air Force service members have Navy doctors caring for