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2021 is the year you quit smoking

Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 10:00 amDecember 22, 2020 Posted in Health, Top Stories by Hans Petersen 2k views

Smoking harms the lungs, heart, and nearly every organ in the body. Veterans have many options to receive …

Breath--something we do 20,000 times a day--is one of the body’s most important functions, and one that we can notice in every moment.

Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #41 – Breathing for stress relief

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020 4:00 pmJuly 27, 2020 Posted in #LiveWholeHealth by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Breath--something we do 20,000 times a day--is one of the body’s most important functions, and one that we …

Dr. Candis Cornell discusses tobacco cessation strategies with Air Force Veteran Johnie Chattman in preparation for their next tobacco cessation session. (Photo by Melanie Thomas).

Veterans choosing to be tobacco free

Posted on Friday, July 13, 2018 10:00 amJuly 3, 2018 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 339 views

Tobacco treatment coaches at Bay Pines offer the highest level of support, education and behavioral …