Health

The New Year allows us to start fresh with a new calendar and new beginnings, which may prompt a resolution for a positive change in our behavior. A common New Year’s resolution for many people is to lose weight, but losing weight is not easy (as most of us know). […]

For over a decade, the Defense Department’s Safe Helpline has provided a secure place for military survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones to get support and information 24/7. The Safe Helpline staff is uniquely trained to provide specialized support to survivors in the military and can help connect […]

Did you know that simple, active play helps your child’s development? It’s true. In addition to basic fitness, active play improves concentration, coordination, learning, social skills and much more. Though your family may already have some favorite activities, see below for more ideas and how they help with development. Play […]

The new year is often viewed as an opportunity to make a fresh start, many times with a focus on being healthier, maybe losing a few pounds.  However, Laura Bottoms, a chief at the Ireland Army Health Clinic Nutrition Care Services on Fort Knox in Kentucky, said good intentions sometimes […]

If you haven’t gotten your annual flu shot yet, is it too late? Absolutely not, experts say. And while last week was the annual National Influenza Vaccine Week, there is plenty of flu vaccine available. You can still be well protected with just one shot. Flu shots are available at […]

Most of us make resolutions on New Year’s Day and, despite our best intentions, give up on them well before the first of February. But did you know that it takes 21 days to form a new habit and 6 months to make it a routine? If you start today, […]

The holidays are great for spending time with loved ones, having special meals and relaxing by the fireside — or playing a few games with some air fried pizza rolls. There’s no specific template that makes for a happy holiday, yet every year many service members feel spiritless during the […]