News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Karl Coutinho and his coalition partners performed a significant surgical feat at Erbil Air Base’s coalition medical facility on April 19. Led by Coutinho, a team of Operation Inherent Resolve coalition surgeons conducted the first emergency surgery at Erbil’s medical facility in over three years, an […]
The modern-day office workplace is often accompanied by large amounts of sedentary time that can be detrimental to good health. This issue impacts many office workers, including service members and the Department of Defense workforce. Kelsey McCoskey, an ergonomist with Defense Health Agency Public Health, said April’s Move More month […]
The number one cause of concussions for military service academy cadets and midshipmen in comparison to National Collegiate Athletic Association student-athletes is football, according to the NCAA-Department of Defense Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium. Football accounts for more than half of all sports-related concussions, known as mild traumatic brain […]
Have you ever heard that carrots are good for your eyes, or that they can help you see in the dark? It’s true — carrots are rich in the compound beta carotene, which your body uses to make a form of vitamin A that helps your eyes adjust in the […]
March was National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table.” Do you eat from your garden? If your answer is…, “Yeah, right. NO! Most likely, if you are like me, you don’t have the time or the patience to wait on your fruit and vegetables to grow. However, consuming a variety of fruit and vegetables daily decreases your risk of various diseases (i.e., heart disease, cancer, etc.) and other disorders/ailments. Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and those wonderful phytochemicals — immune properties/antioxidants.
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain: General practitioners are noticing an increase in gastrointestinal infections this time compared to this time of last year. How can you protect yourself? Norovirus is the official name for a group of viruses that cause the stomach flu. Healthcare and childcare facilities are particularly susceptible to […]
1. What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found in many foods and water. When applied to surfaces of the teeth, it strengthens teeth and reduces risk of forming decays. 2. How does Fluoride work? Sugary foods with bacteria attack the enamel (the outer layer of teeth), which degrades the […]
Hello young explorers, February is a special month because it’s National Children’s Dental Health Month. This is when we highlight and learn how to keep our teeth healthy and shiny. Our teeth help us eat, speak, and smile. Let’s find out how we can take care of them. Tip 1: […]
A traumatic brain injury is defined as the disruption of normal brain function caused by a blow or jolt to the head, which can be from a blast wave or a physical impact. While such injuries do occur during deployments, they are even more common in garrison, due to athletics, […]
Gingivitis is the term used for inflamed gums, usually resulting in red and puffy gums that may bleed when brushing and flossing. It is important to identify and treat gingivitis, because it can lead to gum disease and bone loss! Inflammation, such as gingivitis, is the body’s normal response to […]
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