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MWi diligently sources expert content and curates compelling weekly articles. This process takes into account a range of factors, including member surveys, community feedback, seasonal trends, health observances, and annual programs.

Sleep

Recovery Strategies for the Military Community

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack: Prioritize sleep as your primary weapon against workplace accidents—just like OSHA's Safe and Sound Week emphasizes proactive hazard prevention,…

PTSD Awareness and Sleep

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack: Poor sleep isn't just a symptom of PTSD in Veterans—it's a core driver that amplifies all other symptoms, making…

Better Sleep Month: A Critical Focus for the Military Community

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack: Poor sleep in the military community creates a ripple effect that impacts not just service members and Veterans, but…

Eat

Healthy Aging Month: Nutrition as the Foundation

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack:  Veterans live an average of 11 years less than the general U.S. population (67 vs 78.4 years), but adopting…

Vision Health Challenges in the Military and Veteran Community

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack:  Eat a colorful variety of leafy greens, fatty fish, and orange vegetables twice weekly to combat service-related eye conditions…

Liver Health Matters

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Reading time:  7 Minutes MWi Hack:  Cut out processed foods and alcohol while adding 30 minutes of daily movement and plenty of water to give…

Move

Honoring the Heroes Who Heal Our Heroes

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Reading time: 5 Minutes MWi Hack: Neurosurgeon Awareness Month in August honors the specialized brain and spine surgeons who provide life-saving care for military personnel…

Sun Safety for Military and Veterans

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Reading time: 6 Minutes MWi Hack: Schedule your outdoor workouts before 10 AM or after 4 PM to automatically avoid 80% of the day's most damaging…

A Bridge to Healing for the Military and Veteran Community

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Reading time: 6 Minutes MWi Hack: International Yoga Day connects the global military and Veteran community—including families, spouses, and caregivers—through accessible, free online yoga resources that…

Relate

Honoring 9/11 and Suicide Prevention Through Veteran Support

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack:  Suicide prevention for Veterans isn't about waiting for someone to ask for help—it's about showing up consistently with coffee…

International Overdose Awareness Month: A Call to Action

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack:  International Overdose Awareness Month calls on military, Veteran, and first responder communities—along with their families and friends—to break the…

National Purple Heart Day

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Reading time:  5 Minutes MWi Hack:  National Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th each year to honor U.S. service members who were wounded…