Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Coast Guardsman explains how he’s not a quitter when it comes to stopping smoking; DHA celebrates National Farmers Market Week; Get out of your fitness comfort zone

Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Coast Guardsman explains how he’s not a quitter when it comes to stopping smoking; DHA celebrates National Farmers Market Week; Get out of your fitness comfort zone

Coast Guardsman explains how he’s not a quitter when it comes to stopping smoking

No one likes to be a quitter, and Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Cody Howard is no exception. When it came to tobacco, it was no different. Read More ...

DHA celebrates National Farmers Market Week

This week, make it a point to get out and get some fresh veggies and fruits from your local farmers market. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2-8, 2015, “National Farmers Market Week.” Fortunately, Defense Health Agency (DHA) employees can find fresh goodies just outside of the building every Thursday, now through October at the on-site farmers market. Read More ...

Get out of your fitness comfort zone

Since you’ve joined the Challenge you’ve learned how to make physical activity a part of your daily routine, and probably discovered a few favorite activities that best fit into your schedule. As we approach the final days of the program, I encourage you to move out of your comfort zone and try something new! Variety is the key to keeping yourself engaged and excited about exercising. 

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