Navy Medicine wants Sailors, Marines and their families to reaffirm their commitment to being a partner in their health during Healthy Aging Month, beginning Sept. 1.

Throughout the month, Navy Medicine will provide Sailors and Marines the tools to be proactive partners in their health and make healthy lifestyle decisions as they age.

"Navy Medicine is entrusted to provide Sailors and Marines the best care our nation has to offer," said Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). "We honor that trust by making sure they are healthy and on the job. We do this by focusing on health, not health care -- but we need your active participation in order to succeed."

Active participation is key when it comes to healthy aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control, prostate cancer, vision loss, hearing loss, dietary factors, oral health and cognitive health are all health issues which impact adults 50-64 and can be reduced through preventative measures.

Navy Medicine is dedicated to Sailors, Marines and their families' long-term health, focusing on proactive health measures.

Programs such as the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's "Crews Into Shape" and Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS) help Sailors and Marines maintain a healthy weight through good nutrition and exercise.

The Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control improves the cognitive health of Sailors and Marines promoting resilience and providing best practices for maintaining their mental health.

Navy Medicine military treatment facilities around the globe also provide immunizations, eye and dental exams, nutritionists, weight management and tobacco cessation programs, diabetes management training, and other preventive health services to help beneficiaries maintain their health as they age.

Healthy aging starts with making healthy decisions now.

U.S. Navy Medicine is a global health care network of 63,000 Navy medical personnel around the world who provide high quality health care to more than 1 million eligible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide, providing critical mission support aboard ship, in the air, under the sea and on the battlefield.

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