JULY 28, 2025 - Mental well-being is as crucial to a warfighter’s medical readiness as physical fitness. While nutrition is well known for its contributions to physical fitness, it’s often lesser known for its cognitive benefits. “Overall dietary pattern is more important than any one singular food for mental performance and emotional well-being," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. … [Read more...]
Exercise Safely Outdoors During Summer Months
JULY 24, 2025 - As summer temperatures climb, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is urging staff and service members to exercise caution when training outdoors. Health experts stress the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding peak heat hours, and recognizing early signs of heat-related illness to stay safe and mission ready. Safely exercising outdoors is … [Read more...]
Your TRICARE Pharmacy Program Benefit
JULY 23, 2025 - Have you recently refilled a prescription at a military pharmacy? If so, you may know that military pharmacies have different procedures than civilian pharmacies. When a provider issues a new prescription to a military pharmacy, you need to activate the prescription before a pharmacist fills it. Recently, the Defense Health Agency has developed and updated … [Read more...]
Deep Cleaning for Military Vets
JULY 23, 2025 - What should military veterans know about deep cleaning? There are some important steps they should take with deep cleaning and some pertinent facts to know about the process. We hope this article helps make homes cleaner and allows veterans to enjoy an easier cleaning process with less stress and hassle. Assessing the Need Does your home need deep … [Read more...]
Make Health a Priority Before the First Bell
JULY 22, 2025 - With the new school year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check off those final to-do’s, starting with your child’s annual wellness exam. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Pediatric Primary Care and Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Medicine clinics are here to help with routine wellness visits and acute care needs for patients from … [Read more...]