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Veteran succeeds in weight loss in time for class reunion

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:00 amFebruary 3, 2021 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2 comments 6k views

MOVE! – VA’s famous national weight management program that works. Thousands of Veterans have …

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Psychiatric medication and weight gain among women Veterans

Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:00 amSeptember 23, 2020 Posted in Health, Women Veterans by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

VA researchers spoke with women Veterans who gained weight after taking prescription medications to treat …

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Mediterranean diet, one step at a time

Posted on Friday, June 5, 2020 10:00 amMay 29, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 7k views

A Veteran has lost weight and improved his cholesterol numbers on the Mediterranean diet. From fast food …

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Make it a lifestyle, not a diet

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:00 amMay 21, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

Dieting is not always the best way to improve your health. Staying on a diet is not usually sustainable. If …

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Veterans: Get healthy with VA’s MOVE! program

Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2019 10:00 amJanuary 10, 2019 Posted in Health by Hans Petersen 1k views

I can’t remember how many times I said, “This year I will get in shape.” So, I’ve decided – …