September 28, 2026
Veteran life

Integrated Preventive Care for Veterans: What the NYU Langone Model Means for the Transition to Civilian Life

NYU Langone Health details an integrated preventive care model for veterans, connecting primary care, nutrition, and mental health support during transition.

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September 28, 2026
Recovery and sleep

Reward Circuit Brain Activity Tied to Resilience After Trauma

A 2026 study found highly resilient WTC responders show stronger reward-circuit brain activity. Learn how positive anticipation impacts long-term trauma recovery.

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September 28, 2026
Healthy aging

Tracking Physical Decline: How Your Body Ages Impacts Your Heart

A 14-year longitudinal analysis links physical decline and frailty to later cardiovascular events, providing veterans with a new timeline for tracking health.

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September 28, 2026
Military health

Evaluating New Evidence on Substance Use and Telehealth Care for Veterans

A September 2026 clinical digest reviews the association between substance use and suicidality among women veterans, alongside new data on telehealth outcomes.

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September 28, 2026
Veteran life

Female Veterans Lobby Congress on Specialized Healthcare Reforms at Annual Washington Summit

More than 100 women veterans advocated for expanded VA mammography access and midlife health support at the 2026 Women Warriors Summit in Washington, D.C.

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September 27, 2026
Testosterone and hormones

Hormone Management and Fertility: What Recent Contraception Research Means for Veterans

New male contraception research highlights how hormonal treatments suppress sperm production, providing key context for veterans managing testosterone therapy.

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September 27, 2026
Military health

78 Percent of VA Hospitals Earn Four or Five Stars in Latest CMS Ratings

A new CMS report reveals 78 percent of VA hospitals earned four or five stars in overall quality. Learn what these ratings mean for your healthcare choices.

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September 27, 2026
Healthy aging

A Durham VA Study Links Higher Protein to Muscle Preservation in Older Veterans

A Durham VA study suggests older veterans with obesity and prediabetes who double their protein intake better preserve physical function during weight loss.

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September 27, 2026
Recovery and sleep

Sleep and Military Readiness: How Fitness Leaders Are Reevaluating Recovery Protocols

Military fitness leaders are establishing new guidance on sleep readiness. Learn how the latest military protocols address performance, recovery, and hormones.

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September 27, 2026
Veteran life

White House Commission Highlights New Healthcare and Transition Directives for Military Families

The Military Spouse Commission reviewed new directives for DoD-to-VA records transfers, childcare pilot programs, and healthcare access during transition.

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September 26, 2026
Training and performance

NATO Training Adjustments Highlight the Need for Rapidly Evolving Readiness Programs

NATO instructors report that static training manuals are too slow for modern battlefields, highlighting the need for rapidly adaptable readiness programs.

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September 26, 2026
Healthy aging

Advanced Diagnostic Tools and Wearable Devices Drive Earlier Cardiovascular Risk Detection

Recent updates in cardiovascular guidance highlight ApoB testing and coronary artery calcium scoring for veterans seeking proactive health and longevity.

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September 26, 2026
Military health

Tracking Proposed TRICARE Access Reporting and Military Healthcare Oversight Changes

Track proposed TRICARE access reporting and military healthcare oversight changes in the FY 2027 NDAA. Understand how these policies impact veteran care paths.

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September 26, 2026
Veteran life

How Drone Warfare Is Changing Military Injuries and Veteran Healthcare

A September 2026 report outlines how drone warfare creates new injury patterns. Learn how overhead blasts and sound-triggered stress impact VA claims.

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September 26, 2026
Recovery and sleep

The Real Cost of Sleep Debt for Navy Sailors

A recent study found Navy sailors face a 2.3-hour nightly sleep debt underway. Learn how planned napping impacts burnout, stress and physical recovery.

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September 26, 2026
Healthy aging

Proven Lifestyle Strategies to Combat Muscle Loss and Maintain Physical Function Past 35

A September 2026 review outlines practical midlife habits for healthy aging. Learn how veterans can use strength training, nutrition and sleep to stay capable.

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September 25, 2026
Veteran life

New Overview Outlines Expanded Toxic Exposure Benefits for Veterans

A review of how the PACT Act expanded VA healthcare and toxic exposure benefits for veterans, detailing covered deployment locations and medical conditions.

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September 25, 2026
Training and performance

How to Build Physical Readiness Through Foundational Habits

An overview of the U.S. Army's guidance on foundational readiness, explaining how daily habits and basic standards drive measurable physical performance.

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