Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Bringing Balance to Lifestyles; Face of Defense: Soldier Goes Extra Mile in Liberia; Healthy Weight Week - It’s Not What You Think

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

Program Brings Balance to Lifestyles and Concept is Eyed for Use Throughout Military Health System
Jan. 7, 2015

Group Lifestyle Balance program – a Military Health System-wide partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s Diabetes Prevention Center that gives military treatment facilities the tools to help their patients achieve healthier lifestyles. One Air Force vet at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho is using the program to turn his life around.

Read more about it here: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/01/07/Program-Brings-Balance-to-Lifestyles

Face of Defense: Soldier Goes Extra Mile in Liberia
Jan. 7, 2015

For Army Cpl. Nicole Mattoon, going beyond the basic requirements of her duties while deployed at the National Police Training Academy in Paynesville, Liberia, is just part of doing her job.

Read more about it here: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/01/07/Face-of-Defense-Soldier-Goes-Extra-Mile-in-Liberia

Healthy Weight Week: It’s Not What You Think
Jan. 7, 2015

Healthy Weight Week was established to encourage people to stop dieting and understand that health really isn’t about a number but living your natural weight supported by healthy living.

Read more about it here: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/01/07/Healthy-Weight-Week