Courtesy Story | Defense Health Agency | 05.28.2024
By being physically fit, airmen, Guardians, Marines, sailors, and soldiers ensure they are physically ready to meet the demands of their job duties. Being in shape can also reduce the risk of developing many chronic illnesses and even shows improved mental health....
Story by Jason W. Edwards | Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs | 04.04.2024
Brooke Army Medical Center has stood up an ad hoc wellness team to address staff wellness needs.
Courtesy Story | Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen | 01.25.2024
In the New Year, attention often turns to resolutions, especially those centered around nutrition and weight management. Many people leverage their New Year’s energy to set ambitious goals around health and wellness. The Department of Defense’s Total Force Fitness framework encompasses eight dimensions of fitness to encourage a holistic approach to optimize health, performance and......
Story by Janet A. Aker | Defense Health Agency | 06.16.2023
Napoleon famously said an army travels on its stomach, acknowledging that food is one of the most essential elements to survival. Today, the conversation focuses on the right, most nutritious food that fuels the health and readiness of service members and their families, the main topic for Department of Defense health leaders at a June 14 conference highlighting nutrition-focused initiatives......
Story by Bernard Little | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 06.08.2023
Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Eric Serpico was recently named the Navy Early Career Psychiatrist of the Year for 2023.
Story by Claudia Sanchez-Bustamante | Defense Health Agency | 05.24.2022
Feelings of burnout are common – when work and other demands in your life get too intense, or if you don't get enough time to rest, you can start feeling physically, emotionally, or mentally exhausted....
Story by Jean Graves | Medical Readiness Command, West | 09.20.2021
FORT POLK, La. — The Civilian Fitness and Health Promotions Program hosted an education and information fair at the Join Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Army Community Service, Sept. 20. The CIVFIT-HP2 is designed to allow Department of the Army civilian employees the opportunity to participate in physical fitness activities as part of their duty day....
Story by Claudia Sanchez-Bustamante | Defense Health Agency | 08.30.2021
Being healthy is important for service members’ careers. It’s also a key to long-term health and disease prevention for everyone in every facet of your lives....
