TV and cartoons typically portray slips or falls as comical accidents. But falls are no laughing matter. Falls often cause injuries that require emergency room visits.
The three military departments have officially implemented phase one of the Brandon Act with their own policies and procedures to initiate support to service members’ request for mental health assistance.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Intimate partner violence affects more than 12 million people every year. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey.
While living in the United States, Mieko Yonaha gave birth to her daughter in a California hospital in 1997. It was an experience she would never forget.
As we bid adieu to the summer, it’s time to pivot our skincare rituals for the impending autumn. Tokyo, known for its rapid transition from humid to dry, beckons a change in our skincare repertoire.
Separating your chest cavity from your abdomen is a muscle shaped like a dome when relaxed. This dome is tethered at many points to the lower rib cage, the vertebrae of the low back, and at least two sets of low back muscles, giving it a somewhat parachute-like appearance. This is the diaphragm.
U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Japan announced a new health care option for civilians and the rollout of an electronic health record system during a town hall Aug. 29.
PCS season is hectic, stressful, time-consuming and downright hard on your body. It’s also during this time that you might be settling for takeout, pizza delivery or just drowning your stress in a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
I am a serious runner. Whether it’s a family fun run, 5K or marathon, I put my everything into it. Although running a race competitively may seem like a no-brainer, some people like to run for fun — even if they hate running.
Experts from Public Health Command–Pacific demonstrated field lab techniques to Japanese counterparts and students during a knowledge-sharing event here Monday.
