loneliness

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in how writing caring letters combats loneliness, Parkinson's disease and asthma medication.

Researchers using Million Veteran Program data find positive effects of reducing loneliness.

The Under Secretary for Health, the Surgeon General and a Vietnam Veteran discuss tackling loneliness.

Our Veterans, like most people, can become susceptible to loneliness during the holidays. Having the right tactics and strategy can be a real help for Veterans that face holiday loneliness.

VA's Virtual social program Compassionate Contact Corps demonstrates the power of genuine human connection in combating loneliness.

Reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation may reduce the likelihood of dying by suicide.

Loneliness can be a risk factor for dementia, stroke and heart disease. It also can increase risk of depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

Holidays can be a difficult time for many Veterans. Connecting with former service members can alleviate some of that stress and ward off loneliness.

VA Compassionate Contact Corps is designed to offer additional social support to Veterans who may be experiencing loneliness or are socially isolated. A St. Louis VA employee honored for great job.

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. VA Parkinson’s Disease Research Education & Clinical Centers serve Veterans affected by Parkinson’s through state-of-the-art clinical care.

Anyone can join Welsh Corgi Jock and Air Force Veteran Sonya Heilmann on the World’s Largest Pet Walk on September 26. VA partnership with Pet Partners brings the health benefits of human-animal bond.

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.