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WebHealth Military Medicine an ‘Indispensable Asset to Our Military and the Nation’ Dr. Lester Martínez-López, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, underscored the …

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Virtual group therapy is convenient, effective in treating …

WebFor Spanish, press “2”.] Virtual group therapy—gathering regularly online with fellow group members to discuss mental health challenges—is an effective, and …

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Opinion: Why a healthy heart matters at any age Stripes …

WebA healthy and fit service member is a deployable and combat-ready service member. Heart disease and heart failure are not compatible with continued active-duty …

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Air Force updates mental healthcare policies, lowers barriers

WebSCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- On Jan. 28, 2022, Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, tweeted, “Warrior Heart.No Stigma.” with …

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Ask the doc: What are the new rules for blood donations

WebBlood donations are crucial for our family members, retirees, and service members deployed globally. Your contribution directly supports those facing life …

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Learn about medical practices of ancient Chamorro

WebMuch of what we know of traditional Chamorro medical practices is from accounts by early European explorers and missionaries. The ancient Chamorros had …

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Military Mental Health and Building Resilience in 2023

WebThe MHS is committed to increasing access to mental health services and reducing any stigma associated with seeking care. For a comprehensive overview of …

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Ask the Doc: What’s up with all the personal questions my …

WebWhen I go to the doctor, why do they ask so many questions about my behaviors and my free time? It’s no one’s business but my own. Why does the military …

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Honoring the practice of nursing is the focus of National …

WebNurses make a difference—every day, anytime, anywhere, always—is the message from the Defense Health Agency as National Nurses Week is celebrated, May 6-12, 2024. …

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Women’s heart attacks rising, particularly among those …

WebPregnancy and the hormonal life cycle can have significant impacts on women’s cardiovascular health and life expectancy. However, the research behind how …

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Service members survey health Stripes Guam

WebThe Department of Defense is fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active duty and Reserve service members.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Secondhand stress

WebHilary Valdez. Stripes Guam • April 22, 2024. () Stress is the body’s natural response to a perceived challenge or threat, whether real or imagined. When we observe someone …

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Taking care during a crisis: Maintaining our physical fitness and

WebWe have all heard that we need to focus on maintaining good health and a healthy well-being before. However, as we continue to deal with this COVID-19 …

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Military Health experts warn about potentially life-threatening …

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 500,000 people in the U.S. have a serious allergic condition called alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, also …

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Increasing emotional intelligence

WebBy. Hilary Valdez. Stripes Guam • November 2, 2021. () Being aware of your emotions is called emotional intelligence. You don’t need a therapist or long-term therapy to gain self …

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MHS GENESIS now operational in Europe, Pacific Stripes Guam

WebMHS GENESIS opens MHS GENESIS on health.mil, the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, is now operational in the European and Indo …

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Ask the doc: Heat stroke vs. Heat exhaustion -- What's the …

WebDuring a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the …

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2023 Banner Year for MHS GENESIS Stripes Guam

WebMHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, started 2023 by fully deploying across the continental U.S. and ended with successful transitions at …

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Taste of Guam: Reasons Chamorro chew betel nut Stripes Guam

WebBetel quid, the combination of betel leaf, areca nut, and slaked lime, is potentially addictive. The psychoactive ingredients in betel nut are associated with …

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How do chiropractors know which vertebra to adjust

WebDermatome testing can give a chiropractor information about which vertebral level is distressed. For example, if the patient is able to feel a small brush moving lightly …

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