Veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov

Whole Health: It Starts with Me Veterans Affairs

WEBThe Circle of Health illustrates the big picture connections between your health and other aspects of your life. Whole Health opens the door to discuss not only your health

Actived: 3 days ago

URL: https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/142,41540_VA

Mindfulness and Relaxation Resources for Veterans Veterans Affairs

WEBMindfulness has been shown to: Help reduce stress. Improve emotional balance. Increase self-awareness. Help with anxiety and depression. Help you cope better with chronic …

Category:  Health Go Health

What Is High Blood Pressure

WEBThis is the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats. High blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or greater or a …

Category:  Health Go Health

Healthy Living Veterans Affairs

WEBHealthy Living. Be Involved in Your Health Care. Be Physically Active. Be Safe. Be Tobacco Free. Eat Wisely. Get Recommended Screening Tests & Immunizations. Limit …

Category:  Health Go Health

Resources for Aging Veterans Veterans Affairs

WEBLong term services and supports. Long Term Services and Supports are provided over a long period of time. They can help Veterans who are chronically ill or disabled stay as …

Category:  Health Go Health

About Us Veterans Affairs

WEBThe Veterans Health Library (VHL) helps Veterans be best informed to make health care decisions. This online health resource was created under the guidance of VA's Center …

Category:  Health Go Health

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Veterans Affairs

WEBBenefits. Pulmonary rehab will help you: Quit smoking. This is the most significant change you can make for your health. Pulmonary rehabilitation (rehab) programs help people …

Category:  Health Go Health

Fatty Liver Disease Veterans Affairs

WEBFatty Liver Disease. Fatty liver disease happens when you have extra fat in your liver. This extra fat in the liver can cause liver damage. Extra fat in your liver increases your risk of …

Category:  Health Go Health

Back Basics: A Healthy Spine Veterans Affairs

WEBBack Basics: A Healthy Spine. A healthy spine supports the body while letting it move freely. It does this with the help of 3 natural curves. Strong, flexible muscles help, too. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Sleep Well Veterans Affairs

WEBWaking too early. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder caused by blocking of the airway during sleep. Symptoms can include: Loud snoring. Excessive daytime …

Category:  Health Go Health

Pulmonary Hypertension Veterans Affairs

WEBChest pain. Trouble breathing or worsening shortness of breath. Fainting. Coughing up blood. Fast or irregular heart rate. Pulmonary hypertension is high pressure in the blood …

Category:  Health Go Health

Diseases & Conditions Veterans Affairs

WEBThe heart pumps oxygen-rich blood. Blood vessels carry this blood throughout the body. Certain problems keep the heart and blood vessels from doing their job.

Category:  Health Go Health

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Veterans Affairs

WEBPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Learn more about PTSD signs and symptoms, facts about it, and how common it is in the military population. Most people who have PTSD do get …

Category:  Health Go Health

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Veterans Affairs

WEBRespiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms in people of all ages. In adults and older healthy …

Category:  Health Go Health

Using Your VA Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) Benefits

WEBAdd healthy foods into your daily diet. Feel better through nutrition. Manage digestive problems. Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney …

Category:  Nutrition,  Food Go Health

Online Health Guides Veterans Affairs

WEBThe .gov means it's official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

Category:  Health Go Health

The Veterans Crisis Line Helps Veterans and Their Families

WEBThe Veterans Crisis Line is a phone, online chat, and text-messaging service. It’s free to all Veterans. It’s free even if you are not registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans …

Category:  Health Go Health

Gulf War Illness Veterans Affairs

WEBGWI falls under a broad term for a group of chronic, unexplained symptoms called Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (CMI). In 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and …

Category:  Health Go Health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center Veterans Affairs

WEBPsychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers (PRRCs) are a key part of the VA's pledge to your care when you are recovering from a serious mental illness. PRRCs are …

Category:  Health Go Health