Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Playing it safe this summer sports and recreation season; Big league ballplayer pitches fitness advice to military families; 'Cool effort' for those with heat injuries

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Playing it safe this summer sports and recreation season; Big league ballplayer pitches fitness advice to military families; 'Cool effort' for those with heat injuries

Playing it safe this summer sports and recreation season

Summertime is the season for travel and vacations. Millions of people in the United States will spend time outdoors and participate in swimming, biking, water skiing and volleyball. All these activities make summer prime time for head injuries. Read More ...

Big league ballplayer pitches fitness advice to military families

Obstacles are an unavoidable part of life, especially if you’re trying to improve your fitness as part of The UltimateMe PALA+ Challenge. How do you persevere and stay committed to a healthier lifestyle? The advice I’ve always followed throughout my career playing in Major League Baseball and as a coach of a university baseball team made up of individuals with hearing disabilities: Focus on what you can do, not what you can’t. Read More ...

'Cool effort' for those with heat injuries

In hopes of bringing medical treatment to Soldiers on remote battlefields in warm climates, the folks at Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, recently put forth a "cool effort." Read More ...