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Healthy Living

Soldier with an apple Information, education, and training for health professionals on standardized, evidence-based health promotion and wellness programs and tools using science-based metrics to measure program impact and effectiveness. Information on health promotion policy implementation and policy changes at the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, TRICARE Management Activity, and Health Affairs levels.

Find out about the history, development and launch of Healthy People 2020 external link .

National Prevention Strategy external link released 16 June 2011.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Instruction 3405.01: Total Force Fitness Framework,
1 September 2011 external link

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Active Living

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention it can help: Control your weight Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome Reduce your risk of some cancers Strengthen your bones and muscles Improve your mental healt... (more)

Alcohol and Substance Misuse

Alcohol and Substance Misuse is a key component of public health and also a top National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy . One of the focus areas of prevention is to lead a healthy lifestyle. This strategy encourages avoiding or stopping risky behavior to help you get healthy and stay healthy. The alcohol section includes drinking levels, excessive alcohol use, drinking problems, ... (more)

Behavioral Health

Information on stress control, sexual assault, social work, suicide prevention and workplace violence. Remind your fellow Soldiers, Family Members and co-workers that seeking treatment is a sign of strength, not a weakness. ... (more)

Health Promotion Resources

Charting the Course to a Healthier Force This Military Health Promotion Program Basics Course provides practical training in health promotion program development, implementation, and evaluation at the installation level to facilitate behavioral and environmental changes conducive to the health and well-being of the military community. Classes are being offered weekly beginning 5 M... (more)

Men's Health

There are health conditions that only affect men, such as prostate cancer and low testosterone. Many of the major health risks that men face, such as colon cancer or heart disease, can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis. When these diseases are found early they are easier to treat. It is important to have regular checkups and screenings tests. June is Men's Health Month.... (more)

Nutrition

This site is designed to provide nutritional resources for Service members and their Families in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Good nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention, and essential for healthy growth and development.... (more)

Oral Fitness

Oral Fitness/ Dental Readiness is essential for unit readiness. The best way to maintain oral fitness is to prevent dental disease from developing in the first place. The mouth is a strategic resource with essential functions: Energy Intake (Sustainment) Communication (Operations) Oral diseases have a disruptive effect on mobilization and sustainment operations. Time treating oral ... (more)

Responsible Sexual Behavior & Health

Soldiers encounter unique health care situations and considerations. Resources for effectively ensuring the health and readiness of Soldiers as they perform the day-to-day missions of the unit are vital. An important aspect of this is ensuring that Soldiers are educated about personal sexual responsibility and provided with resources to help protect their health and prevent unintended pregnancy/p... (more)

Sleep

The Performance Triad, composed of activity, nutrition and sleep, will be foundational for Army Medicine's transformation to a system for health.Health for the Army means we have Soldiers who are fit, ready and resilient. About one-third of life is spent working, another third with Family and friends and another third sleeping. Visit the site again soon to learn how sleep enables Soldiers and ... (more)

Tobacco Free Living

Tobacco use in the Army is a high-profile issue and has a direct impact upon the Soldier’s ability to accomplish the mission, negatively impacting force readiness. The short-term impacts of tobacco use on readiness include increased numbers of sick call visits and increased incidence of cold weather and training injuries. In addition, there are the well known long-term health hazards of tobacco us... (more)

Women's Health Portal

Since the days of the American Revolutionary War, women have served a vital role in the U.S. fighting forces and they continue to be a significant source of strength for our nation. Today, women make up nearly 15% of our active duty Army and they serve in 93% of all Army occupations. As our nation approaches one decade of combat in our fight against terrorism, women have maintained a crucial r... (more)