MARCH 21, 2023 – Despite effective techniques to prevent heat-related medical conditions, military personnel continue to experience severe and sometimes fatal life-threatening heat-related illnesses during both training activities and combat. As an Army officer and physician in an infantry unit, I have witnessed or treated cases of acute dehydration, heat cramps, heat … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Experts Shed Light on Endometriosis
MARCH 21, 2023 – March is annually observed as National Endometriosis Awareness Month to draw attention to the condition affecting approximately 190 million women globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Numbers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH), indicate that more than 11 percent of American women, or … [Read more...]
Military Recognizes Importance of Sleep
MARCH 16, 2023 – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not getting enough quality sleep can decrease productivity and increase accidents, mistakes at work, and associated injuries and disability. Not getting enough sleep is also linked with many chronic diseases and conditions—such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression. Quality … [Read more...]
DCMA Promotes Employment Possibilities to Military Spouses
MARCH 9, 2023 - Military spouses sacrifice much to support their warfighters and troop readiness. Leaders at Defense Contract Management Agency, under Department of Defense-wide guidance, want to reward that sacrifice and champion untapped professional assets. In a Sept. 22, 2022, memo titled “Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. … [Read more...]
Find An Easy Solution For Your Diabetic Condition
MARCH 1, 2023 - If you're one of the millions of Americans with diabetes, you know how tough it can be to manage your condition. But did you know that there are several medicines available that can help make your life easier? In this post, we'll explore some of the different options available and how they can benefit you. So if you're looking for an easy solution to your … [Read more...]