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  • Live Whole Health #164: Acupressure self-care for neck pain

    Live Whole Health #164: Acupressure self-care for neck pain

    In just 10 minutes, you can get the benefits of acupressure! Simply follow along with Laurieanne Nabinger, registered nurse, in this Acupressure self-care for Neck Pain video. 

  • #VADidThat: Caring for Veterans’ Whole Health

    #VADidThat: Caring for Veterans’ Whole Health

    Navy Veteran Tammy D'Alesandro shares her life-changing experience participating in VA’s Whole Health program. “This program saved my life.”

  • June 27 is National HIV Testing Day

    June 27 is National HIV Testing Day

    HIV testing is self-care: Taking the test is taking care of you. Knowledge of your HIV status can help you live a long and healthy life.

  • Tips to help with diabetes distress

    Tips to help with diabetes distress

    Veterans are 2.5 times more likely than non-Veterans to have diabetes. If you suffer from diabetes distress, VA can help you cope.

  • Veterans report positive impact with VA Whole Health

    Veterans report positive impact with VA Whole Health

    Veterans involved in Whole Health System report greater improvements in the experience and engagement of their care and overall well-being.

  • Introducing the Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Pain podcast

    Introducing the Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Pain podcast

    A new “Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Pain” podcast offers fresh perspectives on chronic pain management for Veterans.

  • Healthy habits: You have it in you

    Healthy habits: You have it in you

    You have it in you. Rediscover your best health using tools gained during your time in the service. VA can help you improve your physical and mental wellbeing.

  • #Live Whole Health #102: Nourishment for self-care

    #Live Whole Health #102: Nourishment for self-care

    Self-care takes many forms, including nourishment, which makes us think of healthy food and drink. Have you considered other ways that you nourish your body such as vitamins and nature?

  • Live Whole Health #99: Self care

    Live Whole Health #99: Self care

    Self-care can be anything that helps you manage your stress and promote your own whole health and well-being.

  • Take charge of your self-care with Annie App for Veterans

    Take charge of your self-care with Annie App for Veterans

    Register for the Annie app to receive automated text messages that empower you to play an active role in your care and achieve your health goals.

  • Live Whole Health #91: Seated Tai Chi

    Live Whole Health #91: Seated Tai Chi

    Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise. Seated Tai Chi is accessible to most bodies, regardless of age or fitness level.

  • Building a healthy, post-COVID life: mental health

    Building a healthy, post-COVID life: mental health

    Before you head out safely this summer, consider checking inside for some self-care. Many may find themselves mentally changed as the world slowly reopens. Isolation has really impacted some people.

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Last updated January 14, 2026

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