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Street Beat – February 1, 2013

Posted February 1, 2013 by Senior Airman Christopher VonHatten,

The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following incidents Jan. 18 through 24: Tickets Security forces issued citations for nine moving and nine nonmoving violations. Traffic-related incidents Jan. 18: Security forces responded to a major vehicle accident at Super Saber Street and 143rd Avenue. An individual had minor injuries but declined medical treatment. Jan. 24:…

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Most healthy people can avoid flu

Posted February 1, 2013 by SHARI LOPATIN

Nine out of 10 healthy people who get a flu shot don’t get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It takes two weeks for a flu shot’s immunity to build completely, so now is the time to get vaccinated. TRICARE will cover flu shots or flu mists at no cost…

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Depression has many signs

Posted January 25, 2013 by Airman 1st Class GRACE LEE

Senior Airman Sandra Welch The symptoms of depression include not sleeping enough or too much, losing interest in activities one typically enjoys, experiencing significant feelings of guilt, lack of energy, loss of concentration, changes in appetite, unexplainable weight loss or gain, loss of sex drive and thoughts of suicide. Most people have experienced sadness in…

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Not too late to stop flu

Posted January 25, 2013 by Airman 1st Class GRACE LEE

Every year, especially during winter, people get sick from the flu, but there are ways to lower one’s chances of getting sick and speed the healing process. “The seasonal flu is from a strain or strains of the influenza virus that causes a contagious respiratory illness infecting the nose, throat and lungs,” said Rachel Perkins-Garner,…

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Portion control #1 for losing weight

Posted January 25, 2013 by SHARI LOPATIN

You’ve changed the foods you eat to include more fruits and veggies. You’ve cut back on the soda and you’ve started exercising three times a week. And yet, you’re not losing weight … or at least, you’re not losing enough. Why? It really all boils down to two very small, but significant words: portion control….

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Keeping New Year’s resolution calls for plan

Posted January 25, 2013 by Senior Airman KATE VAUGHN

For some people waking up on New Year’s Day means a fresh start. For others, it may feel like there is a lot of work ahead, especially if they’ve made a New Year’s resolution. The Examiner reported that American’s top three goals for 2013 are sticking to a budget, getting in better shape and developing…

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STREET BEAT

Posted January 25, 2013 by Senior Airman Christopher VonHatten

The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following situation from Jan. 11 through 17: Tickets Security forces issued citations for 18 moving and two nonmoving violations. Traffic-related incidents Jan. 14: Security forces responded to a minor vehicle accident in the parking lot adjacent to Fighter Country Inn. There were no injuries. Nonemergency responses Jan. 11: Security…

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Well-baby doctor visits important

Posted January 25, 2013 by SHARI LOPATIN

You’ve missed your baby’s scheduled well-baby doctor exam; should you be concerned? Your baby isn’t sick, so it’s not that important … is it? Because babies grow so quickly, regular well-baby doctor visits help keep them happy and healthy. Wellness visits start two days after discharge from the hospital and should continue on the following…

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Steer away from drinking, driving

Posted January 18, 2013 by Airman 1st Class GRACE LEE

Every year people die because of others who drive under the influence of alcohol, but the most tragic fact is that they all could have been prevented. However, despite a clear zero-tolerance drinking and driving policy, there are still Airmen who make poor choices, said Senior Airman Christopher Vonhatten, 56th Security Forces Squadron police services….

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Improving pushups simple routine using form, repetition

Posted January 18, 2013 by Airman 1st Class GRACE LEE

Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert Michael Hunt, 56th Force Support Squadron fitness assessment technician, demonstrates a proper pushup Jan. 8 at Luke Air Force Base. The Air Force physical fitness assessment requires males and females to perform a number of proper pushups in one minute to prove their fitness level. Being able to do a proper…

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