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Healthy Aging Starts Sooner Than You Think
While it may not seem like something young Airmen should be concerned about, staying healthy in old age starts with being healthy at a younger age. “By investing time and effort into quality diet and exercise habits, we will prevent future geriatric patients from being as sick and debilitated as they could be,” said Lt. Col. Brande Harris, an
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9/21
2016
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Keep fighting toward your goal
1st Lt. Elizabeth Guidara, 12th Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, is training to become the first female Air Force officer to go through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence, and to go through the Martial Arts Instructor course."Once I finish the course, I will be a certified combative instructor and be able to teach
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9/02
2016
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The World Health Organization declared obesity a global epidemic. Over the past 30 years this epidemic has been affecting our children. The obesity rate in America has doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents over this time frame. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in six children in the U.S. has obesity, and they are more likely to become adults with obesity.
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8/10
2016
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HARB bites back against Zika
Team Homestead is now among the entities combating the Zika Virus that is infecting areas in South Florida. Savannah Hawes, the 482nd Fighter Wing installation public health administrator, is setting out traps to catch mosquitoes around HARB and is on the lookout for the infamous virus. “The traps are used to catch and identify mosquitoes around
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8/08
2016
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Preventive measures lead to a healthier Air Force
Preventing illness or injury is the goal of the Air Force’s Preventive Medicine program, a topic that is highlighted in August during Preventive Health Month. Preventive Health extends beyond health care at an individual level, concentrating rather on the health of individuals, communities and specific populations to help groups reduce their risk
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7/27
2016
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Air Force begins study on noise exposures
An Air Force Surgeon General initiative called Total Exposure Health will soon advance from a concept to a real-world demonstration at an operational base. Total Exposure Health focuses on primary prevention, which includes exposures in the workplace, the environment, and lifestyles in order to prevent disease and injury from occurring.“We’re
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7/22
2016
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Air Force officer prepares to compete in 2016 Summer Olympics
Air Force 1st Lt. Cale Simmons is a pole vaulter. His twin brother is a pole vaulter. His sister is, too. All three of them went to the Air Force Academy and currently serve. The one thing separating them is that later this year, Simmons will be competing for a medal in the Summer Olympics. Simmons joined the Air Force World Class Athlete Program
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7/21
2016
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Doom: Diet and Dedication
A McConnell Citizen Airman recently out-performed world-class athletes in a national, televised fitness competition.After watching the competition last year with his family, Maj. Brian Doom, 18th Air Refueling Squadron Assistant Director of Operations, decided to take his physical training routine to the next level.“I was sitting at home watching
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7/11
2016
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Changing Air Force healthcare through innovation
Innovation is a buzzword often associated with new technology platforms or successful sports teams, but in reality innovation can apply anywhere someone comes up with a new idea or way of doing something.When it comes to health innovation and research, it’s all about finding new solutions to improve healthcare throughout the Air Force.“There’s
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6/29
2016
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Elder fitness program gets results
Since January 2015, the Go4Life fitness program has helped its participants at Eglin AFB improve mobility, flexibility, and strength. The eight week program is aimed at individuals 50 years old and over, who want to improve their functional fitness.The classes focus on flexibility, balance, and muscle strength to help participants complete everyday
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6/21
2016
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