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Articles and advice on general health and wellness issues.

	The Case for Getting Help With Addiction By Heidi Lynn Russell - February 5, 2013 Servicemembers who become dependent on illegal drugs, alcohol, and prescription drugs can turn to their service branches, the VA, and private treatment centers for help.
	Medication Abuse Thousands of people die each year through the abuse of legal drugs. Rear Adm. Joyce Johnson, D.O., explains the danger, how it happens — and what you can do to help.
	Managing Pain The first step in managing pain is to eliminate the cause. When that’s not an option, medication and other pain-management modalities are necessary.
	Stay Forever Young By Haley Shapley - November 28, 2011 These 5 health tips might help you stay in better shape longer.
	Train for a Marathon By Kenya McCullum - October 25, 2011 Just because it’s been a while doesn’t mean you can’t start training for a marathon.
	The War on Breast Cancer By Mark Cantrell - October 10, 2011 Advancements in breast cancer research are decreasing the amount of disease-related deaths
	Keeping Your Back Healthy By Marilyn Pribus - January 11, 2011 There are many causes of back discomfort, but proactive treatment can help you say goodbye to back pain for good, and hello to a pain-free life.
	Writing to Overcome Trauma By Stephanie Rodrigues Melson - October 25, 2010 Whether it's during wartime or decades later, many veterans find writing helps them come to terms with traumatic experiences.
	Be the Support System for a Woman With Breast Cancer By Victor M. Parachin - September 27, 2010 Here are 8 ways to help a woman who's been diagnosed with breast cancer.
	Model Care for Veterans with ALS By Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan - July 30, 2010 A team-based approach to treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is allowing those afflicted by the disease to live longer, higher-quality lives.
	Exercise Outside the Box By Kenya McCullum - December 10, 2009 These workouts can help you stay interested in staying in shape.
	Influenza Outbreak Get the facts on the current swine flu outbreak from Rear Adm. Joyce Johnson, USPHS-Ret.
	Power Through a Plateau By Amy Paturel - July 10, 2008 Dieting can have its share of ups and downs, but don't throw in the towel because you feel stuck. Here are some suggestions to help you stick with your weight-loss plan.

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