Health

Surrounded by his Air Force Warrior Games teammates, training to represent his service in archery, rifle shooting and sitting volleyball, Tech. Sgt. Alex Gaud-Torres feels like an Airman again.

It has been nearly a year since the Patient Centered Medical Home concept was introduced throughout the Army’s Medical Command European footprint.

The Army and Air Force are teaming up to offer a joint Expectant Parent Orientation beginning May 21. The orientation will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Chapel.

Over the past 20 years, researchers, scientists and medical providers have worked tirelessly to understand the multiple symptoms and difficulties parents are faced with when trying to understand their child’s behavior that can be difficult, confusing, conflicting, odd and unexplained.

Prescription drug use has increased over the years in the military. About 17 percent of military personnel reported misusing prescription drugs. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be observed locally and nationwide April 27.

Indoor cycling instructor Ladonna Abdullah was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, but she attended her first indoor cycling class in 2003 at Langley Air Force Base, Va.

Try these recipes to start your spring off healthy. Capt. Rachel Morgans, a registered dietician from the 212th Combat Support Hospital, encourages people to understand their bodies’ natural cravings for fuel and plan accordingly.