Health

Most kids would agree, snacks are great, but what are these snacks and how frequent is the grazing happening? For example, Takis, Cheetos, candy and anything with simple carbohydrates would be poor options. When it is time for snacks, set a schedule such as, after school instead of grazing throughout the day. Yes, […]

For children, everything around them is in constant motion. Among these things are their teeth. A common misconception many people take after is the effectiveness of braces after youth. The fact of the matter is applying braces well into your adult years can cause more harm than damage. In young […]

Valentine’s Day is approaching and with it comes chocolates, candy hearts and other sweet surprises, making February the perfect time to acknowledge National Children’s Dental Health Month. Try as they might, it is often hard for children to reach every nook and cranny of their mouths while brushing and flossing. […]

Nutrition is a critical element in the Total Force Fitness strategy to main a medically ready force. It plays a big part in the force’s overall readiness and performance because the nutritional choices we make affect every aspect of life, including sleep, mood, and performance. “Eating healthy can empower individuals […]

The sheer volume of COVID-19 infections makes the virus and its variants a real challenge, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told a Blue Star Families forum in a virus update Jan. 19. Speaking virtually along with Army Lt. Gen. Ronald J. Place, […]