Thursday Health.mil News Round-Up: Fueling with fluid; Military Health System to Consolidate Online Training; Drew Brees Motivated by Military Families’ Fitness Efforts

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

Fueling with fluid
May 12, 2015

Optimal fueling includes staying well hydrated during exercise. Inadequate fluid intake can lead to dehydration that affects your mental and physical performance.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/05/12/Fueling-with-fluid

Military Health System to Consolidate Online Training
May 20, 2015

Online training for Military Health System (MHS) personnel is moving to a new web-based site, Joint Knowledge Online (JKO), in June. The move to JKO consolidates and standardizes MHS online training, better known as e-learning. The move simplifies assigning, locating, completing and tracking of online medical training.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/05/20/Military-Health-System-to-Consolidate-Online-Training

 

Drew Brees Motivated by Military Families’ Fitness Efforts
May 20, 2015

Over the last few months, I have watched with pride as our service members and their families have risen up to meet The UltimateMe PALA+ Challenge. Week by week, participants like you have signed up, tracked workouts, and most importantly, made regular physical activity and a healthy diet part of a daily routine. I’ve been inspired by your commitment to strengthening not only your body but also your entire community—and I’ll be using it as motivation as I prepare for the start of football season. Keep working towards earning a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, encourage friends and family to join you, and help your own team have a winning summer.”

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/05/20/Drew-Brees-Motivated-by-Military-Families-Fitness-Efforts