Thanks to VA's routine surveillance and diligent screening, Veteran’s cancer was detected at an earlier stage for his type of testicular cancer.
Staying active during this time is very important for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Some activities increase your stamina, while others improve your strength, flexibility, or balance. Tai Chi is one of those exercises.
Want to see how yoga is for everybody? How it can help you to become flexible, balanced and calm? Join yoga instructor (and health and wellness program manager) Mandie Johnson from Central Arkansas VAMC for this 9-minute chair yoga practice.
A research study tests how a 12-week telehealth physical therapy program improves the lives of Veterans and helps you reach your health and wellness goals.
Veteran says Home Based Primary Care team members are spokes of a wheel that all work together with the Veteran in the middle.
Air Force Veteran Emerald Ralston stepped off the southern point of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia, March 19. Since then, she has been hiking, connecting with nature and recovering from a difficult transition out of the military. She’s on a mission to complete the 2,185-mile long trail through the help of Warrior Expeditions.
Veteran homelessness rose in 2023, but not as much as overall homelessness. Significant actions taken by VA in 2022 appear to have mitigated the risk of a greater increase.
Preventing anti-transgender violence, sexual assault and harassment. Take the White Ribbon VA Pledge and apply bystander intervention.
Veteran Stacy Colussy really likes her VA health care. “If I’m coming in for a Pap smear, do I have to go in with all these guys? No.”
You have it in you. Rediscover your best health using tools gained during your time in the service. VA can help you improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
Practicing mindful awareness during the mundane or the uncomfortable moments can help us to slow down and appreciate the joyful ones.
Chronic pain interferes with women Veterans’ daily lives. Talk to your VA provider about an individualized pain management plan.