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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

Sleep and Mental Health

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Reading time:  6 Minutes MWi Hack: Use military discipline to create a consistent sleep schedule and practice combat breathing techniques (4-7-8 method) to transition from…

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

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…

How Nutrition Helps Guard Against Dementia and Alzheimer’s

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Reading time:  5 Minutes MWi Hack:  Feed your brain by choosing one-ingredient whole foods, eating mindfully without distractions, and chewing thoroughly—simple nutrition changes that reduce…

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

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…

Connecting Across Generations

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Reading time:  5 Minutes MWi Hack:  Connecting with aging Korean War Veterans through active community engagement, volunteer support, and genuine interest in their stories honors…

Honoring Our Heroes: Celebrating July 4th with Military and Veterans in Mind

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Reading time:  5 Minutes MWi Hack:  This July 4th, celebrate the freedoms our Veterans earned by reaching out with a personal message to let a…