lunes, 2 de febrero de 2015

Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Protect your heart – stop smoking; TRICARE Shares Safety Tips for the Season; Official Thanks Blood Donors, Encourages More Donations

Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Protect your heart – stop smoking; TRICARE Shares Safety Tips for the Season; Official Thanks Blood Donors, Encourages More Donations

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Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Protect your heart – stop smoking; TRICARE Shares Safety Tips for the Season; Official Thanks Blood Donors, Encourages More Donations

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The link between smoking and cancer is well known, but there’s another major killer associated with smoking that often goes unnoticed – heart disease.

For many, the winter season brings family, merriment and perhaps even some chestnuts roasting on an open fire. It’s easy to forget that winter weather can be deceptive and dangerous. Don’t let the season’s severe storms, light dustings of snow or cold temperatures catch you unprepared.

The process is familiar to many. Squeeze the ball a few times to make the vein visible and look away as the needle punctures the arm. Make idle conversation as the medical technician fills the vials with blood, and then the bag. Get the sticker that says, “I gave blood” and grab a cookie.

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