VETERANS HEALTH

Jul 01 2025HEALTH

How Sleep Issues Affect Daily Life After Spinal Cord Injuries

Sleep problems are common in people with spinal cord injuries. These issues can make daily life harder. Two main problems are sleep-disordered breathing and trouble falling asleep. Both can lower the quality of life. People with spinal cord injuries often have trouble breathing while they sleep. This is called sleep-disordered breathing. It can make them feel tired ...

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

Veterans' Breathing Tests: A Long-Term Look

Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia Theater often return home with new breathing issues. However, standard lung function tests usually show normal results for most of these veterans. These veterans are often referred to as having preserved spirometry. This means their breathing tests look normal, even though they might feel symptoms. The connection between ...

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Jun 09 2025HEALTH

Dementia Hotspots in the US: Where You Live Matters

The likelihood of developing dementia varies greatly depending on where you live in the US. The Southeast region, which includes states like Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, has the highest risk. People in this area are 25% more likely to develop dementia compared to the Mid-Atlantic region, which has the lowest rates. This is a significant differenc...

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

VA Cuts: Veterans' Care at Risk?

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently attempted to slash hundreds of contracts for veterans' health care services. Initially, a list of 875 contracts was set for termination, causing an uproar among Veterans Health Administration employees. These employees argued that many of the cuts would jeopardize patient safety and the overall quality of care a...

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Navigating Veterans' Healthcare: Help in Spokane

Getting healthcare as a veteran can feel like navigating a confusing maze. But don't worry, the Spokane VA team is there to help you find your way. They support veterans from both Washington and Idaho. You can give them a call at 509-434-7504. Ever thought about having someone who's got your back in the healthcare system? If you're an Idaho veteran using the Spokane...

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Detecting Combat Brain Injuries: A Comparison of Methods

Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possible concussive events (PCEs) and diagnose mild TBI. The VHA, on the ot...

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Veterans & Seniors at Risk: AOC Slams Cost-Cutting Proposals

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N. Y. ) has openly criticized certain cost-saving measures suggested by the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). In a recent social media post, she highlighted how these proposals might negatively impact veterans, seniors, and the disabled. Ocasio-Cortez was responding to a separate post from Elon Musk, which sugges...

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

One Year After Maine Shooting: Gunman's Family Pushes for Brain Injury Research

A year after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, the family of the gunman is advocating for greater awareness and research into traumatic brain injuries among military members. The shooting occurred on October 25, 2023, at a bowling alley and a bar, leaving 18 people dead. The gunman's family initially considered staying quiet but decided to go public to prevent simi...

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

VA Hospitals Soar to New Heights: Unraveling the Secret to Their Care Quality Success

VA hospitals have once again defied the odds by topping the charts in care quality and patient satisfaction, leaving their non-VA counterparts in their dust. But what's behind this remarkable achievement? Is it a result of their unwavering commitment to serving veterans? Or are there other factors at play? VA hospitals have consistently demonstrated a deeper unders...

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Aug 27 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles: Health Challenges Faced by Vietnam Veterans

Many years have passed since the Vietnam War ended, but for the veterans who fought in it, the battle continues. This time, it's a fight against invisible enemies — serious health issues that they're still grappling with today. It's crucial to shine a light on these challenges so that veterans can better understand and take charge of their health. Let's dive into so...

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