Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By 1st Lt. Cara Adams Special to GUIDON As we enter into the winter months and continue to strive to protect ourselves against COVID-19 and the flu, it is important to seek out different foods that help strengthen our body’s immune system. Our body’s first response to any form of infection, injury or irritation is inflammation. Inflammation is vital to our health because it initiates the … [Read more...] about Eating your way to a stronger immune system
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General Brig. Gen. James Bonner wishes the community a Happy Thanksgiving and discusses the importance of maintaining physical and mental fitness. On Thursday, we celebrate Thanksgiving, kicking off the holiday season for many families. 2020 has been a challenging year, but this holiday provides a great opportunity to reset … [Read more...] about MSCoE Sends: Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday
Most New Year’s resolutions aim to improve unhealthy habits. Fitness, nutrition and mental health are three parts to an improved bill of health that Soldiers and civilians can pursue in 2020. Kirstan Carpenter, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness coordinator, said it’s not a good idea to overdo it in the gym following a holiday hiatus. “Those (who) are more active should … [Read more...] about Starting 2020 with a new, healthy routine
By Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Special to GUIDON Fruits and vegetables add color, texture and taste to just about any dish. They are great by themselves or make a smart addition to any meal. Eating more fruits and vegetables is a worthwhile goal. Eating a variety of different colors every day is a new way of thinking about meeting the goal. Red Red fruits and … [Read more...] about Health department: Add color to your meals
By 1st Lt. Dana Larsen Special to GUIDON Thanksgiving marks what many would consider the start of the holiday season. For some, the holiday season is synonymous with seasonal cups of sugary drinks. For others, it’s a baked ham on Thanksgiving, or a heaping scoop of grandma’s mac n’ cheese. Thanksgiving in particular is associated with food, family, friends and feasting for most. … [Read more...] about 7 tips for eating healthy during the holidays
