Health

The fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people are sick with respiratory illnesses — though, these can happen anytime of the year. The 2023 season will be the first time that vaccines for the three viruses responsible for most hospitalizations — COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virusopens […]

The deadline for your project at work is tomorrow. The children are fighting and the milk is about to boil over. You’re tense, your shoulders and neck hurt and your head is pounding — welcome to the world of stress! Find the time Finding time to relax can be difficult, […]

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to prevent suicide. However, suicide prevention is not confined to a single month; it is a year-round effort. Understanding Suicide Prevention: Suicide prevention involves understanding risk factors, protective factors, agency resources, and the support systems comprising friends […]

Overall, both military men and women were nearly twice as likely to report feeling high levels of stress in their military work (39 percent) than in their family life (22 percent), according to the National Library of Medicine. Having networks and relationships that can offer physical and psychological support can […]

In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Army Substance Abuse Program has formed a Coalition Empowered Community Team, which has organized a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue around suicide prevention. The month-long initiative will run from Sep. 1 to 28. […]

Some soldiers have a greater risk for developing skin cancer than others. For July’s UV Safety Awareness month, soldiers should be aware of their risks and how to reduce their chances of skin cancer. Cancer, including skin cancer, is one of various chronic diseases monitored in the active-duty Army population […]