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The Military Health System (MHS) is committed to the long-term health and vitality of our nation’s warfighters, their families, retirees, and civilians. Part of maintaining readiness is preventing the onset of diseases and injuries that pose a threat to the Defense community.

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Keep your mouth healthy

Article

10/25/2016

A well-balanced diet and good oral hygiene throughout your lifetime will reduce your risk of gum disease and cavities, explained Navy Capt. Kevin T. Prince, Chief of the Department of Dentistry at Walter Reed Bethesda.

A well-balanced diet and good, consistent oral hygiene will keep your mouth young and healthy

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Prostate Cancer: What you should know

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10/19/2016

Air Force Master Sgt. Sam Mullins, second from the left, participated in an organized event earlier in September to raise awareness for prostate cancer. He was joined by his wife, Sharon, and his children, Audrey and Ethan. Dr. Matthew Stringer, far left, who helped operate on Mullin’s cancer, participated in the event as well. (Photo Courtesy of Sam Mullins)

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Here’s what the experts want you to know about it

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Preventive Health, Men's Health

Women’s health essential to force readiness

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10/11/2016

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe demonstrated their capabilities in Marine Corps martial arts, non-lethal weapons, foreign weapons handling and combat lifesaving to Romanian and U.S. Women comprise more than 27 percent of U.S. Marine Corps and Navy personnel, making women’s health essential to force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Women comprise more than 16 percent of U.S. Navy, and 6 percent of Marine Corps personnel respectively

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Health Readiness, Women's Health, Preventive Health

Raising awareness about rabies

Article

10/7/2016

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

The rabies virus results in more than 59,000 deaths worldwide a year

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Healthy aging possible for all: Tips to follow

Article

10/5/2016

Getting regular exercise correlates to better cognitive and physical function in older adults.

Fort Belvoir geriatric physician provides tips on how one can enjoy a healthy lifestyle while getting older.

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Preventive Health, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Physical Activity

Women can maintain good health with Well Woman visits

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10/3/2016

Navy Hospitalman Recruit Joseph Hinson, of Naval Branch Health Clinic Jacksonville, takes vital signs of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Krista Leandry during a physical exam. One of the most important things women can do to maintain good health is schedule an annual Well Woman visit with their healthcare provider. Well Woman exams help assess individual risks for women and can provide services for immunizations, contraceptives, screening for disease and counselling for sexually transmitted infections. (U.S. Navy photo by Jacob Sippel)

An annual Well Woman visit is an opportunity to detect and prevent disease

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Flag Football Game

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9/28/2016

Youth participate in a flag football game on Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Gershaneck)

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Preventive Health, Children's Health, Physical Activity Do the benefits of sports participation outweigh the risks?

Do the benefits of sports participation outweigh the risks?

Article

9/28/2016

Although some wonder if the benefits of children being active in sports outweigh the risks, sports medicine experts encourage parents to consider these points

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Physical Activity, Preventive Health, Children's Health

Healthy aging starts sooner than you think

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9/23/2016

Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Crouse, a medical technician with the 193rd Special Operations Wing's Medical Group out of Middletown, Pennsylvania, takes the blood pressure of a patient. Heart disease, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are three ailments that take a huge toll on the body as it ages. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Preventive Health Healthy aging starts sooner than you think

Healthy aging starts sooner than you think

Article

9/23/2016

Preventive medicine is important for geriatrics

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Preventive Health, Nutrition, Physical Activity

Model Program aims to prevent effects of trauma on children and families of patients

Article

9/13/2016

After 2003, a large number of injured service members, their children and families arrived to the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center and they needed Operation BRAVE Families help. (U.S. Army photo)

As a part of the injured service member’s care team, OBF receives information about who arrives to the hospital, whether they have children, how many, and if the children are at WRNMMC with the parent or not

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Musculoskeletal specialists provide physical training assistance to Soldiers

Article

9/6/2016

A physical therapy assistant demonstrates how the Anti-gravity Treadmill is used during an open house at Martin Army Community Hospital's Physical Therapy Clinic. (U.S. Army photo by Reginald Rogers)

As part of the surgeon general's initiative, the Army has placed individual musculoskeletal care specialists within its training battalions

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Preventive Health, Physical Activity

Back to school health for children: ‘Moderation and balance is essential,’ pediatricians say

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8/31/2016

Children at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center participate in an obstacle course for Healthy Kids Day April 30. The event was hosted by the Armed Services YMCA at Felix Field (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released).

Staying healthy this school year can be challenging at times, but proper sleep, nutrition and exercise certainly help. As classes begin, Military Health Experts also remind parents and teachers to help children practice daily habits to help ward off germs and illnesses.

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Military health experts warn supplements are no shortcut for preventive health

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8/24/2016

Service members should use caution when consuming energy drinks due to their potential health risks and watch out for “stacking,” a term used when taking different products or supplements together.

Military people want to be able to perform better, especially when lives are on the line – but experts warn dietary supplements might not be the way to go

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Nutrition, Preventive Health

Immunization experts to adults: Vaccines are ‘not just for kids’

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8/19/2016

While it’s well known the good immunizations do, there are three vaccines of particular importance for military service members and their families. Military Health System officials want people to be more aware of vaccines for meningitis, the flu and shingles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)

Immunization experts talk about the benefits of adult immunizations for flu, meningitis and shingles

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Immunization Healthcare, Preventive Health, Immunizations

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