Shari Lopatin

Thank a TriCare doctor on National Doctor's Day

They answered the higher calling to serve those who serve our nation. They go above and beyond the Hippocratic Oath, just from their desire to fulfill a greater need. They are heroes serving heroes.

They are our TriCare doctors.

Tuesday, March 30, is National Doctors' Day. A day to recognize and appreciate what TriCare doctors do. Why they do it. And how they make a difference.

Vaccine could protect against cervical cancer

Cancer prevention comes in many forms: a healthy lifestyle, vaccines and routine screenings. All involve your ability to make healthy choices, but TriCare makes those choices even easier by covering a vaccine that protects against cervical cancer, as well as routine screenings for early detection.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 99 percent of cervical cancers are related to the human papilloma virus, or HPV.

Humor for heroes

A funny thing happened on the way to the front.

A famous rock star recruited top comedians to donate their best for a free comedy CD especially for those in uniform and their families, "Stand Up for the Troops."

You can't laugh this off.

Chris Rock dogging on big pieces of chicken for dads. And Adam Sandler's musical escapades of Sloppy Joes during "Lunch Lady Land."

It's here for you, for free, as thanks for your service.

Five superfoods for all-star heart health

These top five "superfoods" from The American Dietetic Association and the "Nutrition Action Health Letter" will not only make you feel good, but will help protect you against heart disease, the top killer of adults in the U.S.

> Beans. The ADA says beans are truly a superfood because each tiny bean has a powerful combination of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Researchers have also found that diets including beans may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

> Wild salmon.

Parents at the front line against childrens' obesity

According to the Journal of American Medicine, nearly 32 percent of American children between the ages of 2 and 19 need to lose weight to avoid chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.Military families aren't exempt; a 2005 survey reported that nearly 20 percent of Department of Defense teenagers are obese. Obesity means an individual is more than 20 percent more than his or her ideal weight.

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