Many Veterans have hypertension and do not know it. It's often considered the silent killer. My HealtheVet has these steps to control blood pressure and lower your risk for heart disease.
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Learning the guitar is just one of the art therapy approaches to help Veterans at this Community Living Center relax and socialize. It also reduces stress and lowers blood pressure.
For the millions of Veterans with diabetes, VA and DoD are implementing new guidelines calling for the patient, their family, and their health care team to share information and decisions.
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