August 31, 2026
Military health

VA Secretary Details 2026 Expansion of Veteran Health Care Access and Disability Processing

The VA reports reducing its benefits backlog below 100,000 cases and enrolling approximately 100,000 additional veterans in healthcare during 2026.

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August 27, 2026
Military health

NATO Issues New Blast Exposure Guidelines to Protect Soldiers' Brain Health

NATO has issued new interim guidelines to limit cumulative blast exposure for soldiers. Learn why ignoring low-level blasts compromises long-term brain health.

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August 26, 2026
Military health

VA Performs First Visualase V2 Epilepsy Procedure on Veteran Patient

The Houston VA completed its first Visualase V2 minimally invasive laser ablation for a veteran with drug-resistant epilepsy, expanding neurosurgical options.

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August 30, 2026
Military health

The NATO Sleep Summit: Managing Battlefield Fatigue and Cognitive Readiness

A NATO science summit explored how battlefield sleep loss degrades cognitive performance and why modern military readiness requires structured team mitigation.

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August 29, 2026
Military health

Why the VA is Integrating Wearable Devices into Veteran Care Plans

WBIW reports the VA is expanding the clinical use of wearable devices like Fitbits to help veterans manage chronic conditions. Learn how to use this technology.

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August 29, 2026
Military health

Long-Term Study Links Heart Disease in Men to Increased Cancer Risk

A long-term study shows a strong link between cardiovascular disease and increased cancer risk in men. Learn what this means for veteran health planning.

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August 26, 2026
Military health

Healthy Aging After Military Service: Staying Capable for the Long Term

Learn how veterans can maintain their physical and cognitive capabilities through targeted strategies in mobility, sleep, and cardiovascular health.

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August 25, 2026
Military health

Protecting Bones, Joints, and Mobility Across a Military Career

Learn how to protect joint health through progressive loading, nutrition, and injury management. Connecting service wear and tear with long-term mobility.

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August 25, 2026
Military health

Fueling Performance and Recovery: Military Nutrition Principles That Last

Learn how military nutrition principles support physical performance, injury recovery, and long-term capability for active service members and veterans.

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August 25, 2026
Military health

Take Care of America's Veterans Act Highlighted Amid Mental Health Access Concerns

The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act highlights the gap between average wait times and actual access to mental health care for veterans.

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August 24, 2026
Military health

The Military and Veteran Health Screening Checklist: What to Track Every Year

Learn how service members and veterans can build a practical annual health screening plan around age, service history, deployment exposures, and symptoms.

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August 24, 2026
Military health

Nevada’s Veteran Suicide Crisis Spurs Interest in Psychedelic‑Assisted Mental Health Care

Nevada’s 2023 veteran suicide rate reached 61.2 per 100,000. Learn how federal clinical trials are evaluating new therapies for treatment-resistant PTSD.

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August 24, 2026
Military health

Who decides what works? Inside VA's mental health treatment playbook

Discover how the VA evaluates mental health treatments for veterans. Learn the evidence, safety, and logistical requirements behind the treatment playbook.

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August 19, 2026
Military health

Managing Health Risks as Service Members Enter Civilian Life

A practical health transition plan for the first year after military service. Learn how to maintain medical continuity, manage routines, and access veteran care.

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August 23, 2026
Military health

Holistic Health and Fitness Program Expands Strength and Conditioning Support at Fort Rucker

Explore how Fort Rucker's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program connects strength training, nutrition, and sleep to support long-term military capability.

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August 23, 2026
Military health

Tailored Exercise Strategies for Veterans in Civilian Life

Learn how veterans can preserve strength, mobility, and aerobic capacity by adapting their post-service fitness plans to modern health guidelines.

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August 22, 2026
Military health

Integrated Therapies and Digital Tools Help Veterans Manage Daily Discomfort

Veteran pain management is shifting from numerical pain scores to functional rehabilitation. Review how Whole Health and multimodal care improve daily life.

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August 22, 2026
Military health

Military Branch and Officer Rank Linked to Higher ALS Rates in Veterans

A Neurology study of nearly 10 million VA records shows elevated ALS risk in Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard veterans. Learn how to track and monitor symptoms.

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