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Our bodies and brains aren’t optimized for life in the modern world. Our eyes, necks and brains are strained by computer screens, smart phones, AI and other modern advances. Technology can take its toll on our body, mind and spirit! Neck and head pain are a common issue that arises with technology use, but, there…

Honoring heroes through volunteerism From Feb. 8-14, 2026, VA invites everyone to honor hospitalized Veterans at VA medical centers across the country during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. Held each year during the week of Valentine’s Day, this initiative is a heartfelt way for the nation to express its gratitude for the sacrifices our…

For many Veterans, the transition to civilian life can be filled with challenges, especially when traditional therapies fall short. Tara Pipia, a Veteran of the Army National Guard, found herself in such a predicament. Despite trying various treatments like exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy, nothing seemed to alleviate her symptoms of PTSD. That…

Be a hero in your community With the new year, you and your loved ones can make a difference by pledging to donate blood. It’s a simple act that saves lives. VA supports blood drives nationwide. Donating blood is a simple yet essential act that helps save lives, and VA is once again supporting blood…

Veterans bring unmatched experience, leadership and dedication to the workforce. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proud to be one of the largest employers of Veterans in the nation, offering meaningful careers that allow former service members to continue their mission in a new way, as well as finding support in getting started on…

Know your numbers for heart health February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health. Heart disease and stroke affects women of all ages, and it remain the leading causes of death for women in the United States. Heart disease risk can change during certain life stages for women. For example, if…

Big or small can lead to positive growth     Recognizing the stigma that often surrounds substance use and mental health, VA is committed to removing barriers so that every Veteran who seeks help has access to a wide range of evidence-based services. These include harm reduction strategies, medications for addiction treatment and other proven approaches tailored to…

As a Veteran or service member, your VA home loan is one of the most powerful benefits you’ve earned. If you have a VA home loan, you have probably received unsolicited offers to refinance your mortgage that may sound too good to be true. Many of these solicitations claim: Skipped mortgage payments. Escrow refunds. Extremely low interest…

Some stories don’t just show us what service looks like, they show us what endurance looks like, too. Take this month’s “From Uniform to Unforgettable” spotlight, a celebration of the life and service of Marine Corps Veteran Benjamin Summers, Jr. Summers grew up in Philadelphia during World War II and remembered seeing Marines in his…

An Air Force Veteran prepares for a marathon in Greece while continuing his recovery from a spinal cord injury Air Force Veteran Auston Duncan is training for a marathon in Greece as he continues recovering from a spinal cord injury. He plans to dedicate the race to VA as a way of saying thank you.…

New research study uncovers gene for heart muscle disease Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States—and that it can often be prevented? At VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP), we’re using information from Veterans in our program to study the detection, prevention and treatment of heart disease.   New study uncovers…