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Welcome to Army Health
One of the most important things in our own life is our own health and that of our family's. The Army is committed to supporting the ethos of good health for soldiers and their dependants and aims to inform and encourage individuals to make healthier choices in looking after their health and wellbeing.

The information that is provided on this Website contains some practical information on health related topics and offers guidance on how to adopt healthy lifestyles. 
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NO SMOKING DAY - Wed 12th March 2008.  NSD Packs should shortly arrive at Med & Dental Centres, SO3s Health, Rehab Depts & Unit Health Trainers.  If you require more, contact Health Promotion Branch, details at bottom of page.  
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Army Health Contacts
 
 

The Army Health initiative has a support network. For more information about Army Health contact your regional Health Officer.

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Army Health Calendar  
  
 

Find out what is going on in the health World, from meetings through to key health events…
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External Links
 
World Health Organisation
NHS Direct
BBC Health
Male Health
Men's Health
Women's Health
 

Military Links

BFBS Reports

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HT e-learning

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Army Safety (CESO)

HQ LAND Command’s Chief Executive and Safety Officer

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POC for either submissions or feedback is Staff Assistant (Health Promotion),    Directorate of Manning (Army).
Telephone:  01980 615635 or Upavon Military (94344) 5635.
Contact can also be made by email to healthpromotion@btconnect.com
 
Web Site Promotions for February 2008
There's Fit, and there's Army Fit
The Phil Morris and Sgt Mick Riley Testicular Cancer Awareness Site
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day -14 Feb
National Impotence Day - 14 Feb
Eating Disorders Awareness Week - 25 Feb to 2 Mar 
Health in the News - 8 Feb 08
Cancer: The facts
Beetroot "may cut blood pressure"
Lifting weights "good as running"
Brits are Europe's biggest snackers
"Not all" fast food unhealthy
Gout surge blamed on sweet drinks
Many over-50s "run risk of STI"
Big increase in quitters following introduction of smokefree England
Getting injured troops back on their feet (incl video clip)
Smokers kicking habit after ban

Your Health
     
  Smoking_Cessation Smoking Reduction   Substance_Thumb Substance Misuse
12 Mar 08 - No Smoking Day promotion packs are on their way to Med & Dental Centres, Rehab Depts, SO3s Health & Health Trainers.
 The Army has a zero tolerance to drug use, find out why.  
   
       
  Sexual_Health_Thumb Sexual Health   Dental_Thumb Dental and Oral Health  
Find out the risks to your health from STIs and how to play safe. Dental care is free in the Army. Is it really that important?

  
         
       
  Stress_Thumb1 Stress Management   Injury_Thumb Injury Prevention
Stress is a fact of life and mustn't be ignored. Find out how to deal with it here. 

Find out how to stay fit and remain injury free with these training tips.

  
     
       
  Alcohol_Thumb Alcohol Misuse   Diet_Thumb Diet and Nutrition
How much is too much? Get the facts about safe drinking limits.

 What is a balanced diet and why is it so important? Find out here.  
     
       
  General_Thumb General Health and Wellbeing   Health_Info_Thumb1 Army Health Trainer (HT)
Living a healthy lifestyle is fun and rewarding. Find out more here.

 Resource area for qualified PTIs / Health Trainers wishing to gain further health related information.
     
 
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For publications, posters and other literature.

Official British Army Fitness test as published in The Guardian.
For the introduction, click here.  To view or download the individual booklets, click as applicable on the following links.

Booklet 1 - Warm-up and Flexibility
Booklet 2 - Running
Booklet 3 - Upper Body
Booklet 4 - Lower Body
Booklet 5 - The Core
Booklet 6 - Improvised Training

Published by The Guardian in partnership with the APTC.
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