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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Being human

Years ago, as an adventurous wild man, I went to place called Afognak, part of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge off the coast of Alaska.

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Hida Mori no Megumi in Gifu, Japan: A hub for medicinal herbs

Hida Furukawa has a long-standing reputation as a hub for medicinal herbs. Perhaps it’s the fact that the Hida area is surrounded by mountains and rivers and is deeply connected to the environment that this fascination with medicinal herbs exists and continues with great enthusiasm today.

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From text neck to chronic pain: Good Gang-an Hospital’s guide to spine health

Small daily habits determine the health of your spine. Have you ever seen taken the subway or bus and noticed a lot of people sitting with their heads bent forward, engrossed in their smartphone screens?

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Summer survival products in Japan

It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated.

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The power of sleep hygiene: Why a good night’s rest matters

In the military, physical endurance, mental sharpness and emotional resilience are essential to mission success. Yet, one of the most powerful tools to maintain these qualities—sleep—is often undervalued.

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Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Suicide prevention and PTSD

Debriefing Marines after Operation Iraqi Freedom II was an intense therapeutic process.

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This Japanese walking trend boosts fitness in half the time

Backed by science and TikTok hype, Interval Walking Training is transforming everyday walks in Tokyo.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The last kiss

Life is motion. Motion is energy. Life changes people. Circumstances change. In the early stages of my life, I experienced significant, emotional, loving, supportive and meaningful relationships with some wonderful women.

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Foods for your mood: Nutrition helps with emotional well-being

Mental well-being is as crucial to a warfighter’s medical readiness as physical fitness. While nutrition is well known for its contributions to physical fitness, it’s often lesser known for its cognitive benefits.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The walk of life

Illness humbles us all, but it can also draw families closer in care, compassion, and connection.

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Japan Drugstore Guide: Mosquito bite anti-itch products

No more scratching with these Japanese mosquito bite anti-itch products.

Photo Of U.S. Army Soldiers with the 25th Division Sustainment Brigade participate in the second round of the Holistic Health and Fitness team’s inaugural fitness competition.

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Ask the Doc: Trust the Military Health System to guide your weight-loss journey

I’m adhering to my military branch’s instructions on keeping physically fit and eating nutritiously, but I’m having trouble getting rid of some excess pounds from my last duty station, where I mostly sat at a desk. How can I lose those pounds in a healthy way?

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