September and October 2025 Newsletter
Thirsty Thursday: Heat Illness
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 illness, but one way you can combat heat stress is with performance nutrition and hydration. Read these two articles for more information about heat illness…
Freeform Friday: Summer is Here?
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 #MilitaryHealth
Thirsty Thursday: Caffeine
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 much caffeine you typically consume in a day. As Arizona is heating up make sure to include water in your daily liquid intake.
Freeform Friday
#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 or months. If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, seek help as soon as possible: http://www.health.mil/ptsd #PTSDAwarenessMonth
Thirsty Thursday: Alcohol and Sleep Don’t Mix
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 amount of alcohol, and they all equal 1 drink. Read this article for more information about alcohol disrupting sleep.https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/sleep-stress/how-alcohol-impacts-sleep-readiness
Freeform Friday: Heat Stroke
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 desert and while many places have AC many are still exposed to Arizona’s intense heat. In 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services…
Thirsty Thursday – Kombucha Part 2
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. One reason offered for the benefits of kombucha can be the probiotic bacteria which it is made from. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that…
Freeform Friday: Juneteenth
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 the most important events in American history. Learn more: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth
Thirsty Thursday – Kombucha part 1
What risks are associated with kombucha? Brewed incorrectly, kombucha may have some side effects such as stomach problems, nausea, vomiting, head or neck pain, lactic acid buildup in the bloodstream, hepatitis, and lead poisoning. The FDA has a set of guidelines to reduce the probability products may be harmful and cause possible side effects. Read…
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