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Sacroiliac Pain: An under-diagnosed problem

In my chiropractic practice, it is not unusual to meet a patient complaining of low back pain that has not responded to previous care.
MHS Leaders Focus on Readiness, Collaboration to Advance Military Health Care
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MHS leaders focus on readiness, collaboration to advance military health care

Medical professionals from across the Military Health System, the federal government, and international organizations met in National Harbor, Maryland, at the annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals, in February. At two plenary sessions, MHS senior leaders spoke about their joint vision for the future of military...
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: “Ask for Help” for TBI
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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: “Ask for Help” for TBI

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy BlackOpens Marines.mil recognizes that traumatic brain injuries can be a part of being in the military.
Patient Safety Awareness Week Highlights Ready Reliable Care
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Patient safety awareness week highlights ready reliable care

The theme for the 2023 Patient Safety Awareness Weekopens Health.mil, March 12-18, is “Be a Patient Safety Hero.
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The new TRICARE pharmacy contract: delivering value for military families and taxpayers

’m proud of the work of our team at the Defense Department to negotiate and implement a new TRICARE pharmacy contract.
How a postwar decision brought upon the hay fever epidemic
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Hay fever in Japan: Mother nature’s revenge

They say you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
Wa – The Art of Balance by Kaki Okamura
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How to lose weight the Japanese way

Given Japan’s healthy reputation, it’s surprisingly interesting to hear whether people who moved to Japan have gained or lost weight since arriving.
U.S. Military Blood Programs Deliver Lifesaving Support
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U.S. Military Blood Programs deliver lifesaving support

While collecting blood is a vital part of the Armed Services Blood Program, delivering it to the field ensures that medical professionals have the supply they need to save lives.
A sign reading "Your Life Matters" at the entrance to the Lincoln Air National Guard Base in Lincoln, Neb., marks Suicide Prevention Month, Sept. 9, 2022. Photo By: Army Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford
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Physician says DOD focused on improving mental health of force

Defense Department health leaders provided testimony today at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing. 
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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Modern masculinity

In a relationship, a guy needs to take an emotional leadership role. Sensitivity helps a man to be friends with his mate and be an effective father. But sensitivity is not feminine; it’s emotional health.
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How to exercise and train during this winter's extremes

California has been lashed with storms piling up record amounts of snow in the Sierras and flooding many other parts of the state, while the southwest and northern states have seen bitter cold and dangerous amounts of snow and wind.
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Monitor your diabetes and health daily one step at a time

If you have diabetes, monitoring your health can be a lot to manage: checking your blood sugaropens CDC, making healthy food, finding time to be active, taking medicines, and going to doctor’s appointments.
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Defense Department provides warning to military services regarding poppy seed consumption and military drug testing

The Department of Defense recently issued a memorandum on Warning Regarding Poppy Seed Consumption and Military Drug Testing.
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What is kohlrabi? Nutrition, benefits, and uses

Kohlrabi is a vegetable that’s related to the cabbage family. It’s widely consumed in Europe and Asia and has gained popularity around the world for its health benefits and culinary uses.
Developing healthier habits at the earliest age possible, like maintaining weight through a nutritious diet and adequate physical activity, and not drinking excessively or smoking, can improve your odds of better heart health later in life. (Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen graphic illustration by Joyce Kopatch) (Joyce Kopatch)
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Opinion: Why a healthy heart matters at any age

February is also National Heart Health Month or American Heart Month, which is endorsed by the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A widely held belief is that primary (baby) teeth are unimportant because they will be replaced by permanent teeth – but baby teeth contribute to a child’s physical, emotional, and social development. A child’s oral health care should begin prior to the eruption of the first tooth, which occurs around the age of 6 months. (Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen graphic illustration by Joyce Kopatch) (Joyce Kopatch)
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Army dentist shares why oral healthcare should begin during infancy

From the moment a child is born, parents want to do everything to ensure that the child has a healthy outcome throughout each stage of development. However, many parents are unaware that being healthy includes having good oral health.