Heart disease is the number one cause of death in American women yet often the threat is underestimated. The risk is equal, if not greater in some cases, for women who are dealing with health problems such as high cholesterol or diabetes. Read the full story
Thomas Day took the challenge to move and lose weight. While not easy at first, with perseverance, patience and passion, 20 months later he is taking incredible strides. Read the full story
Feeling the weight of a carton of eggs in your hand is something you have probably never taken notice of before. For rehab patients, Independence Way is an opportunity to re-learn life’s everyday chores. Read the full story
Homelessness can be a trigger for suicidal thoughts; The National Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline launched an expansion of hotline services over the phone and online for homeless veterans. Read the full story
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as “winter depression,” is not pure seasonal depression, but seasonal worsening of pre-existing depression. It is defined as “recurring depression with seasonal onset and remission,” mostly affecting people who already have depression. Read the full story
VA Distinguished Medical Research Scientist Dr. Andrew Schally has made an important advance in the study of congestive heart failure. Schally and his University of Miami colleagues have found a compound that sparked major recovery in rats after heart attack, which often leads to heart failure. Read the full story
The Atlanta VA Medical Center celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by answering his question: “What are you doing for others?” Veteran patients will be given donated books in honor of the day. Read the full story
While cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, early detection can save lives. VA has the resources and is committed to help women Veterans take those steps. Read the full story
New Mexico’s women Veterans help keep their cholesterol levels under control by taking advantage of a full range of services offered through the Women’s Comprehensive Care Clinic at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. Read the full story
Saddle up! The Lexington VA Medical Center launched a new equine therapy program for Veterans with mental and physical disabilities. Learning to ride is keeping Veterans engaged in therapy and introduces them to support from an unexpected source, a horse. Read the full story
