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Veterans Health Library Veterans Affairs

Manage Your Stress. As a Veteran, you have many sources of stress. You may be surprised to learn how much stress affects both the mind and body. [read more] + View other Healthy Living topics. The Veterans Health Library is a comprehensive patient education resource to help Veterans stay well and well-informed.

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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 …

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Healthy Living Veterans Affairs

WEBDrinking too much alcohol can harm your health. It can cause trouble at home and work. And it can affect your relationships. Learn the signs of alcohol abuse and how to get help.

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Online MedRXwebs Veterans Affairs

WEBClick below for a library of electronic guides on cardiology topics. These guides tell you more about specific conditions, tests, and surgeries that affect the heart, chest, and …

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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 …

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Diabetes Veterans Affairs

WEBManaging diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. Taking medications, eating right, and getting regular exercise help you do this. What is Type 2 Diabetes? Watch this clip …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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Manage Your Stress Veterans Affairs

WEBMake a plan to manage the stress in your life. Once you do that, you can control your stress instead of letting it control you. Mindfulness and Relaxation. If you want to learn to …

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Help Veterans Affairs

WEBThe Veterans Health Library provides information on a wide range of health topics, including wellness and prevention, understanding a diagnosis, making treatment …

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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 …

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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 …

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VA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Veterans Affairs

WEBA VA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is a renewal of Veterans’ health care. PACT helps VA transform Veterans’ care by providing team-based care focused on wellness and …

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