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  • Understanding anxiety

    Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious speaking in front of a large group, or driving in heavy traffic. Anxiety encompasses feelings of worry, nervousness, or dread. In moderation, anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It is a normal reaction to stress and

  • AFMC promotes stroke prevention awareness

    Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability in the United States. The effects of a stroke range from mild to severe and can include paralysis, problems with thinking, difficulty with speaking, and emotional problems.According to the National Institutes of Health, each year

  • CHPS offers tobacco cessation program

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- There has never been a better time to quit tobacco. Civilian Health Promotion Services is now offering a new tobacco cessation program to help individuals who are ready to quit smoking.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette

  • AFMC encourages sober driving during holiday season

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The holiday season is a time of year for family gatherings, office parties and socializing with friends, but the holiday season is also known for being the deadliest when it comes to buzzed driving. A driver’s license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages is

  • AFMC promotes ‘RECESS’ physical activity challenge

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During the months of October through December, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its RECESS physical activity challenge.RECESS is a command-wide initiative which is conducted by Civilian Health Promotion Services, to help the AFMC workforce increase