September 25, 2026
Recovery and sleep

Tracking Workload and Recovery: Lessons from Elite Sports Science

A 2026 University of Oklahoma study demonstrates how unusually heavy training loads impact next-day recovery, wellness, and speed in elite soccer athletes.

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September 25, 2026
Military health

Routine VA Suicide Screening Rates Reached New Highs in Early 2026

The VA reported record high annual suicide screening and 24-hour follow-up rates for VHA patients in early 2026. Learn how this impacts routine veteran care.

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September 25, 2026
Healthy aging

Biological Age Tests versus Functional Reality

Stanford Medicine cautions against using biological age tests as definitive health markers. Learn why veterans should focus on functional capability instead.

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September 25, 2026
Healthy aging

Can Whey Protein Preserve Muscle, Strength and Independence After 50?

A 2026 review shows combining protein supplements and exercise offers modest strength benefits for older adults. Learn why progressive training is the priority.

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September 24, 2026
Recovery and sleep

How Trauma Exposure and Sleep Disruption Affect Long Term Readiness

A September 2026 analysis examines how occupational trauma, chronic stress, and sleep disruption impact military readiness and long term veteran health.

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September 24, 2026
Military health

VA/DoD Guideline Recommends Varenicline and Combination NRT for Tobacco Cessation

The 2026 VA/DoD clinical guideline recommends varenicline and combination NRT as preferred tobacco cessation treatments, shifting focus to medical care.

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September 24, 2026
Healthy aging

Inside Andrew Huberman's Balanced Seven Day Exercise Routine for Physical Performance Past 50

Andrew Huberman shared a weekly workout plan for staying capable after 50. Learn how veterans can adapt this fitness framework for long-term healthy aging.

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September 24, 2026
Veteran life

VA Delivers Over $207 Billion in Veteran Compensation as Annual Claim Volume Sets New Record

The VA processed over 3 million disability claims in fiscal year 2026. Read how updated decision timelines and evidence rules impact veteran healthcare access.

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September 24, 2026
Training and performance

Army Guidance Highlights Carbohydrate Needs for High Altitude Training

The U.S. Army highlights carbohydrates and adequate calories as practical field guidance for sustaining soldier performance during high altitude operations.

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September 24, 2026
Veteran life

Veterans Find PTSD Relief Through Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Practice

A recent KRDO feature and clinical research highlight trauma-sensitive yoga as a practical tool for veterans managing PTSD and stress recovery.

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September 23, 2026
Training and performance

A 15 Minute Military Core Circuit and the Broader Context of Physical Readiness

Men’s Journal recently published a 15-minute military core circuit. Discover how this bodyweight routine fits into broader functional readiness and recovery.

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September 23, 2026
Recovery and sleep

Open Arms Expands Support for Veteran Sleep and Stress

Open Arms offers Australian veterans free counselling for sleep disturbance and stress. Read how new pilot programs and DVA funding support long term health.

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September 23, 2026
Healthy aging

Lifelong Aerobic Training and Aging: What the Research Shows

A 2026 GeroScience study associates lifelong aerobic exercise with higher vitality capacity in older adults. Learn what this research means for veteran health.

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September 23, 2026
Veteran life

How New Federal Directives Streamline Military Records for Civilian Career Transitions

The September 8 executive order aims to improve military records sharing and transition benefits. Learn how these updates impact separating service members.

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September 23, 2026
Training and performance

How SOCOM Is Integrating Performance Nutrition for Tactical Troops

U.S. Special Operations Command awarded a contract for a nutrition platform connecting tactical troops with dietitians. We examine the operational impact.

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September 23, 2026
Veteran life

New Guidance Outlines How Military Borrowers Can Leverage Lifetime VA Mortgage Entitlements

A breakdown of the September 2026 VA explainer confirming the VA-guaranteed home loan is a lifetime benefit that veterans can use more than once.

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September 22, 2026
Military health

The 2026 DoD Sperm Preservation Benefit: What Service Members Need to Know

The new DoD Cryopreservation Demonstration Program offers eligible active-duty service members up to $500 in reimbursement for sperm preservation.

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September 22, 2026
Healthy aging

Muscle Loss May Be an Important Warning Sign of Dementia: What Veterans Should Know

A 2026 review links sarcopenia to a 42 percent higher relative dementia risk. Learn why veterans should track physical function and muscle strength as they age.

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