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USA Secret weapon or psychological illness: What is Havana Syndrome?
First reported in Cuba five years ago, the illness has links to Cold War Russia and some believe it is the result of a sonic weapon.
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Mental Health World Mental Health Day: Personnel given new training
The programme aims to help all personnel develop and maintain top levels of mental fitness, the MOD says.
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Army Who Are The Royal Army Dental Corps?
And why is oral hygiene such a priority in the armed forces?
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Health and Fitness Mindfulness That Could Make You A Zen Soldier
How meditation can improve performance and mental health in the armed forces
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Armed Forces Day Talking The Talk About Walking The Walk, For Armed Forces Day
Military-themed walks are being organised by museums for Armed Forces Day.
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Women Military Mums Encouraged To Be Proud, Visible And Active In A New Campaign
The ‘Real Mums Are Role Models’ photo competition could win you £100 in Amazon vouchers
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News Mobile Army Field Dentistry Set Up In Response To COVID's Impact On Oral Health
The mobile tented dental facility has been travelling around bases treating personnel, some of who are about to deploy overseas.
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News 'It's A Bad Word': Soldier With Breast Cancer Thanks Army For Support
Whilst fighting her own battle, Staff Sergeant Jacque Morrow is urging others who are concerned to ask for a referral.
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Royal Marines New Rehabilitation Gym Opens At RMB Chivenor
The Rick Jolly Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility features gym equipment to help injured and wounded service personnel.
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Health and Fitness Ex-Commando's New Heart Gives Him 'A Second Life' As Organ Transplant List Grows
New NHS figures estimate the transplant waiting list will reach a five-year high in the wake of the pandemic.
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Health and Fitness Army Releases 'Healthy Soldier Cookbook'
The book is specifically aimed at Armed Forces personnel, and written for a small budget and Army kitchens.
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Health and Fitness Ex-Army Corporal Beats Joe Wicks As UK's Most Popular Fitness YouTuber
Lucy Wyndham-Read served as an Army corporal for five years and said her time in the forces "definitely set me up for life".
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Health and Fitness Fighting Fit: British Army Launches 'Healthy Soldier Cookbook'
It includes more than 40 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and smoothies.
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Mental Health Increase In Armed Forces Suicides Over Last Five Years, MOD Figures Show
There were 63 suicides in the Armed Forces between 2015 and 2019, compared to 61 between 2010 and 2014.
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Health and Fitness Ten Weeks To Get British Military Fit: Week 1
Are you thinking of joining the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and want to get fighting fit?