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.
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Feb 1, 2021
Because of COVID-19 shutdowns, the overall health of both military personnel and beneficiaries has taken a hit over the last year.
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Jan 29, 2021
Total Force Fitness encourages Service Members to look beyond traditional fitness approaches to boost their performance.
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Jan 28, 2021
Military chaplains and religious affairs specialist deploy to support our military medical providers responding working on the frontlines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Jan 28, 2021
Social fitness, one of the total Force Fitness framework’s eight domains, is an important element to holistic health.
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Jan 27, 2021
A Navy senior chief petty officer shares his secrets to being a successful mentor.
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Jan 20, 2021
Dear Doc: Although my gym has opened back up, I’m still a little hesitant to return because of the recent spikes in COVID cases in my area. I’ve been getting creative with my home workouts, and I’d really like to be outside more, but it’s so cold! I want to bundle up, but I don’t want to overdo it and get overheated. Do you have any recommendations ...
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Jan 12, 2021
The 2021 Total Force Fitness Challenge helps Service Members recommit to their fitness and weight goals by promoting holistic aspects of health and performance that can impact their weight.
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Jan 12, 2021
One of the most important factors to take into account when maintaining one’s overall fitness is physical environment.
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Jan 11, 2021
DoD has launched My MilLife Guide, a new program that sends text messages designed to help the military community boost overall wellness while navigating stresses related to COVID-19.
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Jan 4, 2021
Are you trying to get motivated to stick to a New Year’s Resolution? New Year’s is a perfect opportunity to catch up on things that you have been putting off. Set simple achievable goals for success.
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May 22, 2020
As we move toward a third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has changed many of our daily routines in ways no one anticipated and that have become the new normal.
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Last Updated: August 17, 2021