Can you remember the last time you woke up from a restful night of sleep, without the aid of an alarm or of a child requiring attention? This question may evokes a longing for that restful, deep sleep you have not enjoyed for some time.

I was out this weekend having dinner with a close friend. While waiting for food and listening to the band, she told me that her childhood best friend had experienced mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). I listened to her share the struggles her friend was facing, as a young, outgoing 30-year-old now dealing with unexpected challenges and major lifestyle barriers.

If you’re reading this week’s Friday Field Notes (or on the OneOp website to begin with), then you are most likely already very familiar with the unique challenges and stressors that military families can face.  Similarly, you may already know that parents, spouses, and/or children of military families are incredibly…

The Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) estimates there are at least 30 million people who suffer from disordered eating.  Disordered eating does not only mean being diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia, or other commonly recognized eating disorders.

Welcome back to Friday Field Notes! Last week, we explored what Outdoor Rx is, why it is important for military families and how it is related to Total Force Fitness (TFF).  This week, we take a deeper dive in to Outdoor Rx, its benefits, and why it is a great…