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  • Making the changes to better your health

    Making the changes to better your health

    Big or small changes can have a big impact on Veterans receiving treatment for mental health or SUD.

  • Training for Greece, dedicating a marathon to VA

    Training for Greece, dedicating a marathon to VA

    Air Force Veteran Auston Duncan will run a marathon in Greece while continuing his recovery from a spinal cord injury and plans to dedicate the race to VA.

  • Heart health research from MVP

    Heart health research from MVP

    The Million Veteran Program shares its new research into heart health and how it could improve health care for Veterans of today and tomorrow.

  • Live Whole Health #303: Growing with intention

    Live Whole Health #303: Growing with intention

    Is more peace a goal or intention for you this year? Make time on your calendar to practice this Loving Kindness meditation.

  • Rolling for recovery: Dungeons & Dragons to support Veteran wellness

    Rolling for recovery: Dungeons & Dragons to support Veteran wellness

    Veterans at Orlando VA use Dungeons & Dragons through the REVEAL Program to support mental wellness, build community and reduce isolation.

  • Take charge of your heart health this American Heart Month

    Take charge of your heart health this American Heart Month

    February is American Heart Month. Learn how to prevent heart disease and boost heart health through regular check-ups, healthy eating and managing risk factors.

  • Riding for a cause: A mission to S.A.V.E. our Veterans

    Riding for a cause: A mission to S.A.V.E. our Veterans

    Raising awareness about Veteran suicides with the annual Be the One New Mexico S.A.V.E. Run led by the New Mexico American Legion Riders.

  • A new era of healing: Welcoming West Texas VA’s first facility service dog

    A new era of healing: Welcoming West Texas VA’s first facility service dog

    Loretta, West Texas VA's first facility service dog, brings joy, comfort and healing to Veterans, enhancing compassionate care.

  • Staying home, staying healthy

    Staying home, staying healthy

    Veteran Oran Parrish has been able to stay in the comfort of his own home thanks to VA’s home-based primary care services.

  • Simple ways Veterans can protect against suicide risk right now

    Simple ways Veterans can protect against suicide risk right now

    An overview of simple life changes and daily habits Veterans can implement to protect against suicide risk.

  • Glaucoma awareness month: protecting Veterans’ vision

    Glaucoma awareness month: protecting Veterans’ vision

    Glaucoma Awareness Month highlights the silent threat of glaucoma, promoting regular eye exams and early detection to preserve Veterans' vision and quality of life.

  • Live Whole Health #302: Brighten up your winter meals with pumpkin!

    Live Whole Health #302: Brighten up your winter meals with pumpkin!

    Pumpkin is used in many cuisines, and can be dried, roasted, baked and boiled, proving that Pumpkin isn't just for fall!

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Last updated February 5, 2026

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