Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: Celebrating Military Children in April; Prosthodontics: The Complex Science Behind a Simple Smile; Join The UltimateMe PALA+ Challenge!

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

Celebrating Military Children in April
April 9, 2015

This month we are celebrating our smallest team members —the more than two million military children in the United States and overseas. During the month, we will highlight how the Military Health System (MHS) supports military children with specific programs and resources. Investing in the health of military children ensures a strong future force and enables service member parents to successfully complete their mission.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/04/09/Celebrating-Military-Children-in-April

Prosthodontics: The Complex Science Behind a Simple Smile
April 9, 2015

Prosthodontists at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and the Naval Postgraduate Dental School (NPDS) employ sophisticated technology to provide patients with quality care and complete oral rehabilitation.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/04/09/Prosthodontics-The-Complex-Science-Behind-a-Simple-Smile

Join The UltimateMe PALA+ Challenge!
April 8, 2015

You're on your way to earning a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+)! To be eligible, simply use UltimateMe to log your activity - adults should aim for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week; children for 60 minutes, 5 days a week - and incorporate this week's nutritional tip into your diet.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/04/08/Join-The-UltimateMe-PALA-Challenge