The US Army 'fat camp' helping would-be recruits lose weight
The aim is to upskill and downsize recruits who fall short of the mark, while also solving the Army's recruiting problem - and it's working.
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Army Dried blood plasma project to help save soldiers' lives
The MOD's Blood Far Forward programme aims to deliver blood and plasma within 30 minutes of injury to soldiers in active warzones.
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Food Military chefs train to cook up more vegan dishes
The MOD Vegan and Vegetarian Network hopes to train more military and contracted chefs to improve the vegan food provided.
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Health and Fitness Boom! Commando chef's easy, affordable dinner for healthy reset after Christmas
Sea bass is salmon's cheaper, crispier cousin.
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Health and Fitness Royal Military Policeman urges men to 'check their cockerels' as he shares rare cancer battle
Gavin Brooks is campaigning for men to check themselves, persuading followers to send pictures of cockerels to get his message out.
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Mental Health 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.