Navy doc outlines the top 3 mental health benefits of exercise
Whether a physical activity takes place as part of a team or as an individual in a gym, out on the hiking trail or in your own backyard, exercise simply means increased physical activity.
Religious exercise and expression in VA facilities
May your organization or church group visit VA hospitals over the holiday season to sing Christmas carols for our Veterans? Sure. What about the Jewish, Muslim and other faiths? You are welcome. May you donate cards and gifts if they have a religious message? Of course. You’ll need to check with the hospital first to coordinate your visit. Here are all the rules and regulations. Click [...]
Make ‘em sweat: In clinical training, details matter
It is important for clinical Veteran caregivers to understand how to work with patients with heavy sweat. Simulation helps.
Preventing stroke: Many are at risk and don’t know it
Many Americans are at risk for heart disease and stroke. Many of the major risk factors for these problems can be prevented and controlled.
Live Whole Health #121: Yoga ball
There are so many ways that you can incorporate yoga practices and mindful movement into your daily routine, and using an exercise or yoga ball is one fun way to change up your practice.
Veteran hits the pavement in fight to end Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. More than 110,000 Veterans (and one million people in the United States) live with Parkinson's. Parkinson's is a chronic neurological disease. Known as a movement disorder, Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Typical motor symptoms include tremors during rest, stiff limbs, slow movements and gait, and balance problems that worsen over time. The [...]
Service dog Dante part of Veterans’ brain injury therapy
Facility dog Dante used in therapy to improve patients’ gait, balance, range of motion, strength, coordination, cognition and participation.
Tips to help with diabetes distress
Veterans are 2.5 times more likely than non-Veterans to have diabetes. If you suffer from diabetes distress, VA can help you cope.
Webinar to cover impact Parkinson’s disease has on mental health
VA and Parkinson’s Foundation to highlight mental health resources available in upcoming webinar for Veterans living with the disease.
More than just a game: Tulsa-based golf program helps Veterans
PGA HOPE is free to Veterans and funded by PGA REACH with a mission to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations through golf.
Begin your journey to a healthy pregnancy with VA
Thinking about having a baby can be exciting and overwhelming. Talk with your VA health care provider about ways to have a healthy pregnancy.
Occupational therapists collaborate with injured Veteran
Occupational therapists helped Veteran return to his life activities following home explosion. Read about their intensive treatment plan.