by Capt. Ryan Button
86th Medical Group
While studies are ongoing, recent observations suggest that the incidence of serious birth defects may be related to infection with the Zika virus. Pregnant women or women of childbearing age who plan to become pregnant and their sexual partners are the focus population for the efforts to prevent or mitigate the disease.
March 31, 2016 ×
by Megan Finley
Contributing writer
Before moving to Germany, I would avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates like the plague. But now that I am living here, I find it hard to refuse all the amazing breads, pastries and carbohydrate-loaded wonderfulness that Germany has to offer.
March 24, 2016 ×
by Katie F. Boltuch
Contributing Writer
Tell me if this sounds familiar: “My bathing suit is telling me, ‘Get off the couch and get yourself in that gym.’ But my sweatpants are like, ‘Come on in, there’s plenty of room!’”
March 24, 2016 ×
by Airman First Class Samantha Bodnar
86th Dental Squadron
Dental visits can be a source of anxiety for many people, which are often due to common misconceptions. One concern is the radiation exposure from dental X-rays.
March 10, 2016 ×
by Senior Airman Aria Gehman
86th Dental Squadron
Cavities in children are increasing as the number of children affected by tooth decay is on the rise.
February 25, 2016 ×
Courtesy of Regional Health Command Europe Public Affairs
In response to reports in Brazil of microcephaly, a birth defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected, and other poor pregnancy outcomes in babies of mothers who were infected with the Zika virus while pregnant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a travel alert for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. The notice is an Alert Level 2 that calls for travelers to follow enhanced precautions or recommended preventive measures for these destinations.
February 5, 2016 ×
by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
As people are looking for ways to start the new year off healthy and fit, Ramstein’s Southside Fitness Center is hosting its sixth annual ‘Biggest Loser’ event from now to April 5 to help people start the year off right.
January 14, 2016 ×
by Marissa Pierce, CFT
Contributing writer
There are many different types of supplements, and they all claim to assist in reaching our goals in some way or another. However, are they really necessary? Are they safe? Are they as good as the label proclaims them to be?
December 17, 2015 ×
by Marissa Pierce, CFT
Contributing writer
While sodium is a necessary component of a balanced diet, too much can lead to high blood pressure and heart problems. Having too high of a salt intake can also lead to water retention, which causes bloating. Your body attempts to maintain a certain salt to water ratio, similar to the ratio in the ocean, and the higher the salt intake, the more your body will try to hang on to water.
December 11, 2015 ×
by Marissa Pierce, CaFT
Contributing writer
The holiday season is here which means Thanksgiving leftovers, countless family gatherings and holiday parties. After the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, many of us break out our New Year’s resolutions with the feeling of guilt from uncontrollable indulging over the holiday season. However, before all the madness gets […]
December 4, 2015 ×