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September Newsletter – Healthy Weight & Nutritional Fitness

8 Sep 20238 Sep 2023

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Freeform Friday: World Blood Donor Day

30 Jun 20234 May 2023

Just one #BloodDonation can save up to three lives. #WorldBloodDonorDay was June 14, 2023 and is a time to celebrate lifesavers around the world. Learn how to donate blood today:…

Thirsty Thursday: Heat Illness

29 Jun 20234 May 2023

Intense exercise in hot temperatures also can put you at risk of rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue) and other injuries. There are many factors that raise your risk of heat…

Freeform Friday: Summer is Here?

23 Jun 20234 May 2023

Stay hydrated and don’t forget to wear your sunscreen because June 21, 2023 is the #FirstDayofSummer! Get tips and tricks to stay safe, hydrated and sunburn-free this summer: https://health.mil/summersafety #SummerSafety…

Thirsty Thursday: Caffeine

22 Jun 20234 May 2023

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed stimulants. The amount of caffeine in coffee, tea, soda, or energy drink can vary greatly. Use the chart below to estimate how…

Freeform Friday

16 Jun 20234 May 2023

#PTSD develops in some people who have experienced trauma or a life-threatening event. Stress reactions are normal to these types of events and most feel better after a few weeks…

Thirsty Thursday: Alcohol and Sleep Don’t Mix

15 Jun 20234 May 2023

Alcohol impacts sleep and different amounts of alcohol have different impacts on sleep. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor have the same…

Freeform Friday: Heat Stroke

9 Jun 20234 May 2023

Heatstroke—a severe heat illness—is life-threatening and can lead to serious organ damage (heat injury) or death, so be on the lookout for the following signs and symptoms. Arizona is a…

Thirsty Thursday – Kombucha Part 2

8 Jun 20234 May 2023

Does Kombucha have benefits? Kombucha is usually a drink, traditionally made with tea leaves, sugar, and culture of bacteria and yeast. Some people report it to be an acquired taste.…

Freeform Friday: Juneteenth

2 Jun 20234 May 2023

Today, we celebrate freedom and honor the contributions of African Americans to our country. #Juneteenth, the official freeing of enslaved people on June 19, 1865, in Texas, is one of…