Ukraine war coverage adds to decline in veterans' mental health, Help for Heroes survey suggests
The cost-of-living crisis and loneliness are also driving the reported decline, according to Help for Heroes study.
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Military Life Fancy five days in a sauna? Researchers think it could prevent fainting on parade
Just five days of training in the heat and taking hot baths could decrease the risks of fainting, a study has revealed.
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Health and Fitness Why quitting alcohol is so hard and how being sober might improve your military career
Former PARA William Porter speaks about his struggle with alcohol and how he gave up drinking.
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Health and Fitness How the Armed Forces and NHS are teaming up for veteran healthcare
More than half of NHS trusts in England and Wales have already achieved the status of being 'Veteran Aware'.
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Health and Fitness Military community steps up for National Fitness Day
Members of the military are sharing tips on how and why fitness is so important for health.
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Veterans HMS Sultan hosts sports day for blind veterans
The event is part of a summer camp run by Blind Veterans UK, the charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service personnel.
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Health and Fitness Military veterans and personnel join countryside walk initiative
The activity aims to help present and past personnel reduce daily stresses by being in nature and company.
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Women What makes a military bra fit for purpose?
"A sports bra is part of your kit. Without one, you're unable to do your job to the best of your ability," Army captain says.
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Army It's not OK to be fat in the Army, military fitness instructor says
Lance Sergeant Farren Morgan believes "body positivity is detrimental to the lives of young soldiers".
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RAF RAF could ditch fitness tests for tech specialists, service chief suggests
Attracting recruits who handle data rather than fighter jets could see a change to entry testing, the Chief of the Air Staff hints.
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Tri-Service HIV no longer a barrier to Armed Forces career after policy change
Until now people with HIV who were already serving could not be declared fully fit to be able to deploy on all operations.
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Health and Fitness Military tips on staying cool in a heatwave
By Julian Perreira, a former Grenadier Guard used to ceremonial duties.
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Health and Fitness What is Op Courage and how could you help to improve it?
The NHS in England wants to know how to do Op Courage better.
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Military Life Is vegetarian footwear a step in the right direction for military personnel?
The MOD Vegan and Vegetarian Network supports others to maintain a sporty lifestyle and a vegan diet in military service.
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USA Could a directed energy attack be behind the mysterious Havana Syndrome?
The first cases of so-called Havana Syndrome were reported in Cuba in 2016 when US diplomats complained of neurological symptoms.
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Tri-Service COVID: 885 UK military personnel have refused vaccine
The MOD said it could impact an individual's deployment to countries that require partial or full vaccinations for entry.