Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Protect your heart – stop smoking; TRICARE Shares Safety Tips for the Season; Official Thanks Blood Donors, Encourages More Donations

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The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

Protect your heart – stop smoking
Jan. 30, 2015

The link between smoking and cancer is well known, but there’s another major killer associated with smoking that often goes unnoticed – heart disease.

Are You Ready for Winter? TRICARE Shares Safety Tips for the Season
Jan. 28, 2015

For many, the winter season brings family, merriment and perhaps even some chestnuts roasting on an open fire. It’s easy to forget that winter weather can be deceptive and dangerous. Don’t let the season’s severe storms, light dustings of snow or cold temperatures catch you unprepared.

Official Thanks Blood Donors, Encourages More Donations
Jan. 28, 2015

The process is familiar to many. Squeeze the ball a few times to make the vein visible and look away as the needle punctures the arm. Make idle conversation as the medical technician fills the vials with blood, and then the bag. Get the sticker that says, “I gave blood” and grab a cookie.

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