Feb. 24, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccines: Changing the course of the pandemic A coronavirus is a type of common virus that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In early 2020, after a December 2019 outbreak in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified SARS-CoV-2 as new
Dec. 9, 2020 Physical health can’t be on back burner The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of our daily routines, making it easy to put healthy habits on the back burner. And it can be especially difficult if you’re working from or home or caring for other family members – or both. As we continue to cope, we can still make physical health a priority
Nov. 4, 2020 Preventing seasonal flu The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
Sept. 23, 2020 Understanding Depression The National Institute for Mental Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities such as sleeping, eating, and working.
May 13, 2020 COVID-19 risk demonstrates importance of keeping healthy Though people of all ages are affected by coronavirus, many of those who develop severe complications after contracting it have preexisting medical conditions.
April 28, 2020 Keeping a monitor on your blood pressure High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, represents a major health concern in the United States, impacting approximately 108 million people annually -- nearly half the U.S. population.Worldwide, the American Heart Association reports that high blood pressure is the leading cause of
Feb. 10, 2020 Fighting the demons: A 'typical' Defender's story If there is a “typical” security forces Airman, retired Master Sgt. Dwayne Pyle says he was it. He loved his job and felt he was good at it, even though he did get into a little trouble during his first assignment in Germany.
Jan. 23, 2020 Understanding workplace hazing and bullying Is workplace hazing or bullying a problem in your organization? This type of negative conduct can come from colleagues, supervisors, or management, and is a real problem for workers at all levels. Hazing and bullying behavior can affect the workplace due to the damage inflicted through lost
June 20, 2019 Preventing heat illness Anyone exposed to high temperatures for a sustained period of time is at risk for heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions,
March 26, 2019 Vaccine preventable disease on the rise In recent years, vaccine preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough have made a resurgence in the U.S. and in Europe.