Did you know there are simple mobility exercises that can be done without any equipment and in small spaces that can maintain or even improve your joint health, increase your range of motion, and manage or decrease stiffness? Learn a few in a chair-based mobility session this week in the #LiveWholeHealth Series!
Staying physically fit after the military is essential for Veterans. Fitness supports overall well-being and can help with the transition to civilian life.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Keigan Baker, who died during a swim training exercise and is buried at the Willamette National Cemetery.
Elevate your physical and emotional health and well-being with the power of music! Discover your favorite tunes’ brain-boosting benefits in this week' #LiveWholeHealth post.
Lawrence Butler, who recently celebrated his 105th birthday, served in the First Armored Division as a tank commander and a platoon commander.
Listen to the podcast Short Takes on Suicide Prevention on the topic of PTSD and Exercise: Finding recovery through fitness.
Check out these five VA apps that feature stress management tools to support your self-care.
Simple movements can help our bodies feel lighter and maybe even taller! Try this simple moving meditation exercise that can be done sitting or standing to feel more limber and refreshed in this week's #LiveWholeHealth post.
MOVE! is the nation-wide weight management program designed to help Veterans lose weight and keep it off.
Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder with serious consequences if not managed properly. VA can help.
At the same time, interest is increasing among researchers and clinicians in using complementary and alternative treatments, such as exercise, to enhance traditional mental health care and support a patient-centered approach to care. Veterans with PTSD frequently use these treatments and often rate them as enjoyable.
Did you know that yoga has been proven to help chronic low back pain and can potentially improve anxiety and insomnia? See the benefits for yourself in this 10-minute #LiveWholeHealth practice using a regular exercise ball.