Weekly Health Tips

Summer has arrived, school is out, and now kids can spend more time outside enjoying sports and games, whether at camp, at the local park or even just in the backyard.  The U.S. Military represents one of the strongest codes of honor in the world.  Sports and competitions also have a code of honor.  And we all know as parents, that good sportsmanship is important in almost every area of life. It’s never too early to start instilling good sportsmanship in our children – both boys and girls.  And for teenagers, as they become active in high school sports, clubs, competition and politics, it is critical.   

As we near the end of Men’s Health Month (June), we want to take time to highlight the important connection between good grooming, personal success, and health, as it pertains to men.  Yes, we said men.  Men can sometimes be known as “grooming slackers” because grooming is not always on the top of their list of manly activities.  But unless you are Tarzan, or you happen to be returning from a climbing expedition on Mt. Everest, it’s important for you embrace the new grooming basics.  These basics support your look, your health, your success and even your sexy.  

Current statistics from the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that the average male lives 5 less years than their female counterparts, on average.  A major contributor to this shorter lifespan is heart disease – the #1 health concern for men.

US Family Health Plan – a TRICARE Prime health program – is one of the most
comprehensive health programs in the U.S. today.  It’s available exclusively to U.S. military retirees and to the families of deployed military service members.  We care about the health of all of our members, and, needless to say, that includes our men. We like to stay on top of the latest health information so our members can know what they need to know to be healthy and happy. This June, as we celebrate Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, we are taking the opportunity talk about 4 important health trends that are affecting men.  This tips can make a difference in helping you stay at your healthy best today.    

Today, most of us already know that over-consuming processed sugar is generally unhealthy.  And while we know that sugary drinks, like soda or fruit juice, are bad for us, we still often overlook the health danger in favor of good taste or “refreshing” flavor.