Welcome to "Ask the Doc", the Military Health System's own health care advice column. Here, you'll find answers to questions on an array of subjects and concerns from military doctors, nurses, specialists and personnel who know them best.
Explore our past health topics below and bookmark this page so you can follow our column each month!
Got ideas for future columns?
If you have an idea for a future Ask the Doc column or have specific health care questions you want to ask our experts, send us an email message then check back to see when your topic is featured.
Send Us Your Ideas
You also may be interested in...
Article
5/25/2022
“No one is immune to burnout. Healthcare providers are very good at rescuing others. We train for it and practice it daily. Unfortunately, we often do so at the expense of our own health and wellness.”
Recommended Content:
Total Force Fitness | Health Readiness
Article
5/25/2022
Dear Doc: I kick back on the weekends and down a six-pack or two at a time. I know this is called binge drinking, but I don’t think I’m an alcoholic. Should I be worried?
Recommended Content:
Total Force Fitness | Ask The Doc
Article
5/24/2022
The good news is that burnout can be mitigated. There are numerous steps that individuals and leaders can take to reduce burnout and its impact.
Recommended Content:
Total Force Fitness | Health Readiness
Article
4/19/2022
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Holly Vickers competed in the United States Powerlifting Association’s Virginia Beach Classic on March 26, 2022, taking home the top spot for her weight class.
Recommended Content:
Total Force Fitness | Physical Fitness
Article
3/30/2022
Research has shown that dietary changes may help relieve symptoms that might complicate recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Recommended Content:
Traumatic Brain Injury | Nutritional Fitness | Total Force Fitness
Article
2/11/2022
While millions watch NFL players battle it out in the Super Bowl, the real MVPs on Sunday will be chicken wings—more than 1 billion will be consumed before, during and after the game! Whether you bake, roast, fry or order in your chicken wings, don’t forget the four food safety steps that night.
Recommended Content:
Total Force Fitness | Nutritional Fitness
Article
1/31/2022
Working with a professional dietitian or nutritionist can help people reach and maintain their weight management goals safely and with positive, long-term results.
Recommended Content:
Nutritional Fitness | Total Force Fitness
Showing results 1 - 15
Page 1 of 6