Too much stress can have serious consequences—both for you and those around you. Luckily, VA provides a number effective ways to help Veterans
better manage stress and stay healthy. Read more...
New to the VA in 2013, the VHL offers Veterans, family members, and caregivers 24/7 access to comprehensive,
Veteran-focused health information. Read more...
Videos
Alcohol: Know Your Limits—You often hear that it's okay to drink alcohol in moderation.
But what is "moderation"? And how much is "too much" when it comes to drinking? Read more...
When you're young, you don't have to worry much about what or how much you eat. But as you age, things change.
Overeating and unhealthy eating can lead to weight gain and health problems. Poor diet can also increase your risk
for obesity, heart disease, and some cancers.
Do you remember how good it felt to be fit and in shape when you served in the military? Have you ever
looked at your old military uniform and wanted to wear it again?
If you have a hard time getting more physical activity, you're not alone. One report estimated that less than half of all
Americans get the amount of physical activity recommended by the government! With all of life's demands, it may seem like being
more physically active is impossible...and maybe not worth the effort and time. Read more...
Learn about common infections in women and steps you can take to help prevent infection and keep healthy.
Press Release: VA Offers a New Tool to Help Veterans Prevent Diabetes
The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the implementation of a pilot version of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP),
a program being promoted nationally by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aimed at reducing the number of Veterans
who develop diabetes. Read more...
The "QUIT TOBACCO—make everyone proud" (http://www.ucanquit2.org/
*) Website is now available to Veterans through a VA partnership with the Department
of Defense/TRICARE. This site is targeted to meet the needs of younger Active Military
and Veteran populations by providing online tools to quit tobacco use, such as live
chat services, personalized quit plans, and other interactive support systems. The
convenience of a 24 hour/7 day a week availability can help meet the needs of Veterans
balancing the challenges of readjustment to home, work, and family while also trying
to quit tobacco use. From the homepage of the website, Veterans who are enrolled
for care in VA can access information tailored for them by clicking on the section
"VA Veterans."
Partnership for Health
A series of brochures for Veterans and the public and fact sheets for clinicians
was developed by NCP and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
The brochures listed below and the clinician fact sheets cover selected heart disease
recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Each can be
used in discussions between Veterans and health care providers to help make informed
decisions about preventive health care for heart disease.
For Veterans and the Public
Each topic has a list of questions that you can ask your health care provider.
Spotlight for Health (June—Be Safe: Prevent Falls and Drive Safely)
Identifying fall hazards and deciding how best to protect yourself is the first step in reducing or
eliminating an accident from a fall. When driving, learn how to keep distractions at a minimum and
lower your risk of an accident.
Fiscal Year 2012 Highlights— National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Fiscal Year 2012
was certainly a year with many deadlines, but those deadlines helped us work toward our goal of
providing outstanding preventive care for our Veterans.