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Here are some tricks and tips that can help you stay fit, active, and healthy through the holidays!
We can all agree the holidays are the hardest time of year to maintain our fitness goals. See how to stay fit and active over the holiday season with these tips!
1.5 million people worldwide were infected with HIV last year. You can help end the HIV epidemic. Share these resources: https://www.tricare.mil/hivaidsTRCARE
As we gather for the holiday dinner, let's remember and give thanks for the sacrifices that our service members and military families make to ensure our freedom around the world. Happy !
Cigarette smoking is more common among service members who have been deployed overseas. Make it your mission to quit smoking today.
Learn more about to***co cessation services and what's covered by TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/To***coCessationServicesTRICARE.mil webpage
We thank the tremendous work of nurse practitioners throughout the for supporting our service members and ensuring a medically ready force.
Thank you to all current and former members of the Armed Services for your courage and sacrifice to our great nation. https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Honoring-Our-Veterans/
Happy 247th Birthday Marine Corps. We recognize and honor your commitement ans service to our country.
DYK? People with diabetes are also more likely to have heart failure. Visit the CDC to learn tips on how to take care of your heart and manage diabetes: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-and-heart.html
A healthy diet with fiber and whole foods combined with exercise will boost your energy levels and help you feel more energetic and healthy. Use the link to find more information on how to prevent Diabetes, it will be a game changer.
Learn what steps you can take to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Find tips and tools to lose weight, follow a healthy eating plan, move more, and get support.
Careful management of blood sugar levels can help improve sleep for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn more at heart.org/lifes8
Resource: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8/how-to-manage-blood-sugar-fact-sheet
You can lower your risk for developing type 2 by eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight. The Air Force Center for Excellence in Medical Multimedia has resources that can help : https://www.cemm.af.mil/Programs/Diabetes/Type-2-Diabetes/Prevention/CEMM webpage
A single bout of moderate-to vigorous physical activity provides immediate benefits for your health. Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/health-benefits-of-physical-activity-for-adults.html
Do you know what you should do if your supplement contains any ingredients on the
DoD Prohibited Dietary Supplement Ingredients list? The first step is to find out what's on the list:
https://www.opss.org/dod-prohibited-dietary-supplement-ingredients
Cancer survivors suffer from health deficits caused by their disease and treatment. This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on how, and to what extent, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) impacts functional health outcomes in cancer survivors. Learn more here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1040842822001330
Do you know what ingredients are prohibited
for Service Members? is the DoD’s
educational program on dietary supplements.
AF Outdoor Recreation is going Pink! Take a look as they change their logo pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and celebrate the outdoor female athlete with their "Woman in the Wilderness" programming. afoutdoors.com
According to the CDC, about 255,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease each year. Learn about risks, symptoms, screenings, and diagnosis here: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness/
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Every day is a great day to take care of your mental health. Make sure you do something for your mental health today. If you’re looking for resources or help, visit: www.health.mil/HereForYou.
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping. If a person is experiencing a , call 9-1-1, provide CPR, and use an AED.
It's the 10-year anniversary of , so we're talking everything dietary supplements. Join the conversation and help spread the word on the importance of supplement safety.
Today is the first day of BCAM! One of the most impactful ways you can make a difference is to helpus spread the word about the importance of early detection, education, and support services to your community. Check out and share the webpage for everything you need to join the converstation!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us in Helping Women Now! Share your story, get free resources, and help spread awareness.
Is your phone keeping you up at night? With a few tweaks to your tech habits, you can wake up more refreshed and ready to face the day.
benefits more than your body! This infographic shows how moving more can have emotional benefits, too.
Learn how physical activity helps support emotional and mental health and share this infographic with family and friends.
Do you know how much sugar is in your diet? See why added sugars are a concern and how to cut back.
Dietary guidelines call for limiting added sugars to 10% of daily calories. See where added sugars are hiding and how to cut back.
Do you have questions about quitting? YouCanQuit2 has the answers you're looking for.
Questions and answers about to***co cessation. YouCanQuit2: how to quit to***co use.
In the United States, four out of 10 cancer cases and almost half of all cancer-related deaths are associated the preventable risk factors. Learn more here: https://cancerprogressreport.aacr.org
Today, the recognizes and celebrates the social and economic achievements of our service members across the Armed Forces and all workers in the United States.
On this , which marks the formal surrender of Japan in World War II, we thank all service members who sacrificed their lives defending democracy and freedom around the world.
V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. When President Harry S. Truman announced on Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, war-weary citizens around the world erupted in celebration.
DYK? There are many factors that support healthy aging, including healthy lifestyle, your community involvement, managing health conditions, and more.
OORAH! And Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps Reserve. Congratulations on 107 years of providing expertly trained combat-ready Marines to augment and reinforce the active forces.
Find tips to manage your weight while quitting to***co.
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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. Cheers to providing quality and necessary dental care to service members everywhere since 1912.
There are 14 preventable disease immunications that are essential components for in-person school attendance in the fall. Parents can check out https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/schoolvaxview/groups/parents.html
Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses. So, on August 15, we celebrate National Relaxation Day.
Relax — after all, it's National Relaxation Day on August 15! Check our page out for all the best ways to get your chill on.
Quitting smoking has health benefits at any age, no matter how long or how much you have smoked. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/benefits/index.htm to learn about the different types of benefits of quitting.
This animated infographic shows the positive changes the body experiences over time after quitting smoking.This video can also be viewed athttps://www.cdc.go...
Vaccines are effective and offer the protection your body needs to fight serious diseases. When was the last time you checked to see if your immunizations are up to date? Start by calling your doctor and scheduling an appointment to update your vaccines. www.health.mil/Vaccines
73 years ago, the Department of Defense was established to unite our country's greatest fighting forces under the secreatry of defense. Today, brave Americans everywhere proudly serve alongside fellow military branches within the DOD.
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