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Five-minute military medicine

“Thank you ma’am,” the uniformed young man nodded at my military ID. The Naval Health Clinic was a ghost town. I spied only one other patient, a young OCS trainee in khakis waiting at the pharmacy.

Photo Of Col. Patrick W. Miller, commander of Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, prepares to throw a pass during the Army Heritage Month Ultimate Football Challenge at Anvil Field on Fort Polk, Louisiana, June 12..

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Men’s Health: Caring for the body, mind and spirit

During Men’s Health Month, experts at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital are encouraging men to take a holistic approach to wellness by caring for the body, mind and spirit.

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Busan, Korea begins crackdown on synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes in no-smoking areas

Busan has begun enforcing new tobacco regulations that now classify synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes as tobacco products, bringing them under the same restrictions as conventional cigarettes.

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Stronger, faster, smarter: Hard data behind United States Army’s physical fitness revolution

For generations, the image of U.S. Army physical training has been early mornings, endless push-ups, and formation runs. But as the physical demands of modern warfare have evolved, so has the U.S. Army’s approach to building a more lethal and durable force.

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Mental Notes Hilary Valdez: Fathers

I came from an era where men didn’t express emotions. My father, born in 1913, never said I love you or hugged me.

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North Port emerges as new night running hotspot in Busan

A growing number of runners are heading to Busan’s North Port Waterfront Park, turning the redeveloped harbor district into one of the city’s newest outdoor fitness hotspots.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Pain and joy do not exist in isolation

The jungle drums say we all have an emotional life. Smoke signals from the mountain top say every moment in a person’s life has a feeling, a rhythm, a flow or a tone.

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Osan dental program celebrates graduates

The 51st Medical group recognized five military dependents during a Dental Assistant Training Program graduation ceremony at the Osan Air Base Chapel, Osan AB, Republic of Korea, May 29, 2026.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Healing

A lot of trauma and human suffering is occurring around the world. Depending on who you lost, depicts the emotional dept of your despair.

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Fragrance emerges as Korea’s new lifestyle trend beyond K-beauty

Personal fragrance is rapidly becoming one of Korea’s fastest-growing lifestyle industries in 2026, with scent increasingly being discussed alongside K-beauty as a defining part of modern Korean culture.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Betrayal

Through the years as a therapist, I’ve conducted numerous counseling sessions with couples, some married, some not.

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Seoul’s quirkiest spring event returns: 170 people compete in Han River Sleeping Contest

One of Seoul’s most unusual spring events is returning to the Han River as 170 contestants gather not to run, dance, or perform — but to sleep.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Customer service

While in New York City, I went into a jewelry store in lower Manhattan. I was browsing and put my hand on the glass display case. The clerk promptly yelled, “Get your hand off the glass, I just cleaned it!” I gave him the side eye and casually walked out.

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Busan Wellness Guide: Where modern spas meet ancient Korean traditions

Busan isn’t just about beaches and seafood. The city has quietly become one of Korea’s top wellness destinations, blending centuries-old bathing traditions with cutting-edge spa technology.


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