Winter's chilly temperatures can discourage even the most active people from working out. Don't let the cold weather stop your fitness routine. Staying active, no matter the season can help...

Better manage and share your health records with VA's Blue Button feature on My HealtheVet. This online tool keeps track of your prescription medications, lab results, appointment dates, and...

Have you scheduled an online appointment through My HealtheVet yet? Veterans across the country can manage appointments online.

For some of us, the holidays can be a depressing time. Feelings of sadness, loneliness, and anger can increase when compared with the joy expected of the holidays. With some tips, you can minimize...

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used Agent Orange, a tactical herbicide used to reduce vegetation and tree cover in Vietnam. Years later, some Veterans experience health effects likely...

Getting a good night's sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health. Unfortunately, millions of Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, which can...

Being involved in your PTSD treatment decisions can make them more effective. Research has found that people who chose the PTSD treatment they received improved more than people who were assigned...

Secure Messaging, available with My HealtheVet Premium account, allows you to talk with your health care team online. Secure Messaging is for routine questions to members of your health care team,...

During the holiday season, it is difficult and sometimes unrealistic to lose weight. With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, temptations of large portions, unhealthy food choices,...

As you age, staying active is important to your health, independence, and quality of life. Discover ways you can add some exercise to your routine in a way that works for you.

Do you receive VA prescriptions and know all your refill options? VA provides you with safe and effective ways to refill prescriptions. By phone, mail, or even online, receive your prescriptions...

As the holiday season brings families together, there's one topic you should bring up: family health history. Discuss the traits your family share that may increase your risk for many...

During the holidays, we know that money can be tight. Did you know that you can be repaid for travel costs related to VA health care services through The Beneficiary Travel program? This program...

Unlike other seasonal traditions, the flu doesn't spread joy and good cheer, but rather germs and sickness. Get your flu shot every year to protect yourself and help keep the flu from spreading...

Are you ready to stop smoking? 'Better Starts Today' is the message to help Veterans quit smoking, as part of the annual 'Great American Smokeout.' Quitting is hard work.

Slight forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. But if memory problems start seriously affecting your daily life, you should talk to your doctor about the early signs of Alzheimer's disease.

X-rays, MRIs, and more can be viewed in My HealtheVet's VA Medical Images and Reports. As part of the Blue Button choices available to Veterans with a Premium account, Veterans can view,...

If you have high cholesterol, you're at risk of heart disease, stroke, as well as other health problems. The good news is that you can lower and control your cholesterol by adopting some of...

Are you taking too many medications? If you are one of the millions of Veterans with multiple conditions, you may be taking more medications than are necessary. Polypharmacy can put you at risk of...

VA Video Connect app gives you direct, real-time access to your health care team using the camera on your smartphone, computer, or tablet. If you receive VA health care, have an internet...