Category: VA

Be gentle to yourself! Kudos to those who run marathons, powerlift, or complete a high-intensity tennis match. These strenuous exercises can be good for burning calories, creating strength and improving endurance. But moving the body in gentle ways is also good for you, and you don’t even have to get out of your chair! A…

Have you ever received an email from VA that prompts you to open it with a one-time passcode or a secure web link? These steps mean that the email has an extra layer of security applied to protect your sensitive information.    Protected emails are easy to open!    To open a protected email, all you need…

VA challenges you to take the Five Days to be Healthier Together challenge. By working together, we can be stronger and healthier together. Here is the challenge. Monday Enroll in health care. Accessing health services is an important step to improving health. VA encourages all Veterans to access health care benefits to improve their health, fitness…

Hello, I am a veteran, did not went to war, but if I had to , I would. I separeated in 1983. But life in days is hard and financial is even more. Just wondering if I qualify to ask questions. Thank you Author: Norma

This is simply friendly buddy’s six advice Jesus style Pray for your buddy’s six Read a scripture that encourages your buddy’s six Sing a praise and worship song with your buddy to uplift your buddy’s six Author: Jonathan

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. VETLIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families by providing access to essential resources, benefits and community connections. Founded by Veterans who understand…

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) published three new articles spotlighting research that advances care for Veterans in heart health, mental health and health-system navigation. A VA study highlighted the potential benefits of magnesium supplements in reducing the risk of heart failure among Veterans with diabetes. Researchers analyzed the health records of…

Forty-four pounds down. Yet for Larry Trujillo, the numbers on the scale were no longer the most important aspect of his weight loss journey. The 72-year-old Vietnam Veteran discovered a newfound purpose with food and what it meant for his body that has led to improved mental health and personal relationships, all thanks to TeleMOVE!,…

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist, educate, and enrich Veterans and their families. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely…

The Dayton VA Medical Center released its March 2025 Good News Report, spotlighting compassionate care, special recognitions, and life moments shared by Veterans and staff. On March 6, congressional staffers, including representatives from Sen. Bernie Moreno’s office, visited the medical center to engage directly with Veterans. The visit included hospital room visits and conversations with…

The silence feels heavy as I walk through Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. It always feels this way. Each year, I return to honor my old corpsman’s memory and reflect on serving together in 2005. I stand by her headstone, tracing the carved letters with my fingers. Memories of her infectious laugh and vivid blue eyes…

During my service, I was trained to collaborate with my fellow Airmen and have my buddy’s six, ensuring each person’s unique skills contributed to accomplishing the mission. We learned together and worked together, building a strong, united team. It’s no different now that you’re out. Well, you likely don’t live with someone you served with…