• Staying in peak physical, dental, and mental condition is crucial to your mission performance and readiness.
• Being proactive about your health prevents or delays the onset of chronic illness, minimizes injuries, and optimize performance.
• See a doctor for regular checkups even if you feel healthy. Some diseases and health conditions don't have symptoms at first.
• Seeing a doctor gives you a chance to learn more about your health. Here are some more things you can do to take charge of your health:
  • Eat healthy and get active.
  • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Know your family's health history.
  • Get screening tests recommended for your sex, age, family history, and health condition to check for health problems before you have symptoms.
  • Make sure you're up to date on your shots.

• Preventive care doesn't end when the masks come off. Make time for regular health screenings, including a well-woman exam. 
• If you postponed a health screening due to COVID-19, its time to get back on track. Schedule your mammogram and/or screenings for cervical cancer and colorectal cancer today! 
• To find a provider for a preventive health visit, screening or tests, visit https://tricare.mil/FindDoctor.
• If you switch providers, or visit more than one practice, make sure each of your providers have access to your complete medical records to ensure they have a full picture of your medical history, and know what screenings you are due for. 
• Do you know how sleep affects your health? Developing good sleeping habits can help you manage stress and keep your mind sharp. 

• Dental health isn't just for kids. Adults should get a dental cleaning every year to keep their mouth in good health and detect chronic diseases early. 
• Your dental health is critical to your readiness and deployability. Dental issues are a common reason for medical evacuations from theater. Make sure to schedule required dental check-ups well before you deploy.
• The health of the teeth and the rest of the mouth can profoundly affect general heath. Oral problem - such as cavities, gum abscesses, gum disease, and bad breath - can affect your overall well-being. Maintaining dental health will enhance your quality of life. 
• Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and annual dental checkups are all critical to sustain dental health. 

• Check in during check-ups: mental health is equally important as physical health to your overall health and wellness. Schedule your next physical and remember to talk to your primary care provider about mental health. 
• Your primary care provider checks on your mental and behavioral health during your annual visits. 
• Behavioral health providers are also a great primary care resources to assist with sleep problems, weight loss, tobacco cessation, chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes), stress, anxiety, depression and life/role adjustments and change.
• Mental health and mental toughness are not binary options with an "on/off switch" - they exist on a spectrum, and can be strengthened with practice.
• While many people may feel that their mental health is out of their control, there are ways to train the mind and learn skills to improve mental health.
• Different methods of self-care, stress release, and improving sleep are effective for everyone. Each person can find a method that works for them and use it to stay mentally healthy and resilient. 
• One way to sustain mental wellness is to have strong social relationships. Isolation is closely associated with many mental health problems, and strong family relationships and friendships can help identify developing mental health issues.

Anxiety can stem from uncertainty and lack of control, impacting psychological health. To reduce anxiety, focus on things you can control, like maintaining and following an organized schedule.