Serving in the military can put both a physical and mental strain on one’s body. After years of intense training, fighting, carrying heavy equipment, and pushing one’s mental toughness to the max, it’s normal to suffer from physical and mental health issues. When people leave the military, exercise as medicine has proven to be a beneficial source of improving one’s overall … [Read more...]
Challenge Yourself at the Marine Corps Marathon
The Marine Corps Marathon is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t come with a cash prize. This would earn the MCM the nickname “The People's Marathon." Founded by Col. Jim Fowler, a Marine looking to promote the U.S. Marine Corps in 1976, it’s held in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., every year. Runners can enjoy various national landmarks along the route … [Read more...]
What To Expect From the Military Base Toxic Exposure Veterans Disability Benefits Screening
Back in September 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced new military base toxic exposure Veterans disability benefits. This would require all Veterans to undergo a toxic exposure screening to test for environmental hazards during their military service. The screening will take five minutes and consists of answering questions from the Veteran’s primary care … [Read more...]
Veteran TBI and Suicide Are Directly Related; Get To Know the Facts
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of people a year. They’re extremely common, but many people have probably not heard of a TBI or what causes a TBI. TBIs can range from mild concussions to head injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Research has found that service members and Veterans, along with some other groups, are more likely to experience a traumatic brain … [Read more...]
VA Disability Claim Status in Limbo? Thank the PACT Act & 113,000 Applications
Hundreds of thousands of people are seeing delays in their VA disability claim status. After the PACT Act was passed in August 2022, allowing Veterans to claim disability for a whole host of new conditions related to toxic exposure, 113,000 new applications flooded into the VA’s disability claim system. Now, the backlog is worse than ever before. More like this: A Full Guide … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Summer With These Military Workout Regimens
With summer already here, obtaining that boast-worthy Instagram beach bod is probably on your mind, but choosing an exercise routine can seem like a daunting task. You're in for a treat because today, we are going to share with you military workout regimens that go beyond your usual workouts. We're going to give you all the information you need to start building muscles and … [Read more...]