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White Paper: Women’s Health Is a Readiness Issue

WEBAddressing Health Disparities in the U.S. Military. In 2020, HealthyWomen launched the Ready, Healthy & Able program to address the health disparities that exist for active …

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Policy Briefing: Women’s Health Is a Readiness Issue

WEBI November 6, 2023. In response to the Department of Defense’s 2020 report on the Health Status of Active-Duty Servicewomen, HealthyWomen developed the Ready, Healthy & …

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Military Service, Gut Health and You

WEBSLIDE 1: . What Is Gut Health? Gut health refers to the health of your digestive system, which breaks down food and liquids so your body can use them.

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The Importance of Feminine Hygiene in the Military

WEBWith douching, women insert a solution into the vagina to flush it out. In an attempt to clean the vagina, women who use douches are actually flushing out beneficial bacteria. The …

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Protect the Women Who Protect Us: Close Military Health Gaps

WEBIn a new opinion piece published this month in The Hill, HealthyWomen’s senior policy advisor, Martha Nolan, advocated for policy change to better serve the nation’s military …

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Women of the Military Podcast: Mental Health in the Military

WEBWe partnered with Amanda Huffman, Air Force veteran and podcaster, to bring mental health resources to servicewomen and service members with female biology. Listen to …

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Why Military Sexual Trauma Is So Devastating

WEBWhy Military Sexual Trauma Is So Devastating. The physical and mental toll of sexual trauma can lead to long-term health problems for service members. By Vidya Rao. I …

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Female Troops Are More Likely Than Their Male Counterparts to

WEBSgt. Erica Earl was in recovery from an eating disorder when she rattled off the Army Creed twice a day during bootcamp in 2014, but when it got to the “I am disciplined, physically …

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For Military Women, Pelvic Pain Can Signal Deeper Concerns

WEBSeeking treatment can be a first step to recovery. Katie* entered the Marine Corps in prime physical condition.She was a Division 1 college athlete who rowed crew and she sailed …

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Decoding Vaginal Discharge: Is It an Infection or Something Else

WEBVaginal discharge is a normal part of being a woman, but what happens when your discharge changes color or smells — or you start feeling itching or burning? Many …

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