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VA centers are using tai chi to promote healing and mental clarity
Pan flute music like an old-time kung fu movie drifts serenely through the recreation room of the Milwaukee VA's Spinal Cord Injury Center. Zibin Guo talks of swaying breezes, mountain streams, and the peaceful but powerful force of nature.
"Still… like a mountain," he says. "Flow… like water."
The group follows his every move from their chairs, pivoting wheels as he turns on foot. This new twist on an ancient martial art, Guo says, will play a big role in the modern-day treatment of pain and post-traumatic stress, even cutting down on opioids and other painkillers.
The three-day wheelchair tai chi seminar for health care workers from the Milwaukee and Madison VA Medical Centers; Appleton, Wisconsin, Clinic; and community hospitals, is part of Guo's nationwide tour to teach more instructors, collect data and prove tai chi works.
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is returning to theaters with a deleted scene
At the end of June 2019, a new version of Avengers: Endgame will hit theaters, with a post-credits scene and new "surprises."
On June 19, 2019, Insider reported that during a press junket for Spider-Man: Far From Home, Marvel president Kevin Feige confirmed the "rerelease" will happen on June 28, 2019, right before Far From Home hits theaters the following week. Feige made it clear that this wasn't an extended cut but that "there will be a version going into theaters with a bit of a marketing push with a few new things at the end of the movie." He continued: "If you stay and watch the movie, after the credits, there'll be a deleted scene, a little tribute, and a few surprises. "
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US privately warns Iran that this one thing would trigger an attack
As the US military builds up its forces in the Middle East, America's top diplomat has been privately warning the Iranians that the death of even a single US service member at the hands of Iran or one of its proxies would trigger a military response, The Washington Post reported on June 18, 2019, citing US officials.
In May 2019, the US detected signs of possible Iranian aggression targeting US forces and interests in the Middle East. The US responded by deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the US Central Command area of responsibility.
White House national security adviser John Bolton issued a statement on May 5, 2019, saying that the military assets deployed to the region were meant "to send a clear and unmistakable message to the Iranian regime that any attack on United States interests or on those of our allies will be met with unrelenting force."
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US forces in Africa have accused Chinese troops of harassing pilots
Since the US and Chinese militaries became neighbors in the small African country of Djibouti, they haven't been getting along very well.
Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, the director of intelligence at the US Africa Command, has accused the Chinese military of "irresponsible actions," telling reporters recently that Chinese forces at a nearby base have been harassing US forces at the neighboring Camp Lemonnier base.
Berg, according to the Washington Times, said that the Chinese military has attempted to restrict access to international airspace near its base, targeted US pilots with ground lasers, and sent out drones to interfere with flight operations.
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What exactly is Iran's shadowy Quds Force?
For many Americans, it can be tough to understand exactly how Iran's military apparatus stacks up against our own. Both nations manage their defense efforts in fundamentally different ways due to necessity, cultural differences, and internal politics. The U.S. Military does not operate within America's borders except under very specific circumstances, it receives its funding through Congress, and perhaps most importantly, there's no question as to where its loyalties lie.
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8 meal-prep mistakes you're making and how to avoid them
Meal prepping can be a handy way to ensure you have ready-to-eat dishes waiting for you throughout the week. Plus, it can save time and take the guesswork out of figuring out what to eat each day.
But properly preparing meals isn't always easy or foolproof. Here are some common meal-prep mistakes to avoid.
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How to improve your mental health with food and exercise
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), it's my job to help veterans understand how changes to their diets and lifestyles can change their lives. Here are the most common reactions that I see:
"I feel so much better, physically and mentally!"
"I feel like a new man!"
It's true. One of the biggest benefits to improving eating and activity patterns is an enhanced mood! Your brain is fueled by the foods you consume, and what you eat can affect how your brain functions.
But that's not all. Keeping a healthy gut is key, too. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is mostly made in your GI tract, regulates your sleep, appetite, mood, and pain. Low levels of serotonin are linked to an increased risk of low mood and depression. This complex pathway is not entirely understood, but early research from the National Institute of Health suggests achieving an optimal level of serotonin production will help keep the body in good health.
So, what can you do to keep a healthy mind and gut?
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US Marine Corps at the forefront for ground-based lasers
A drone-killing, directed energy weapon prototype is now in the hands of Marines. The Compact Laser Weapons System — or CLaWS — is the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by warfighters on the ground.
"This was all in response to a need for counter unmanned aerial systems to take down drones," said Don Kelley, program manager for Ground Based Air Defense at Program Executive Officer Land Systems. "We developed a CLaWS prototype for Marines to use and evaluate."
In recent years, the Defense department has assessed directed energy weapons — more commonly known as "lasers" — as an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy drones from tracking and targeting Marines on the ground.
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These drone swarms are wolfpacks for killing enemy UAS
Howler drones are anti-drone suicide drones. They track enemy unmanned aerial systems with their onboard radar and then feed the targeting information to other weapons systems or just crash themselves into the threat and detonate their warhead. The $15,000-aerial vehicles are tube-launched and can fly from ships, cars, and even other aircraft.
The Army has announced that its Howlers are ready to fight, achieving initial operational capability. If the Army goes to war, these lifeless robots are going to launch out of tubes, fly through the sky, and force enemy drones to crash and burn so they can't spy on U.S. troops or attack them.
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