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01/06/2021 04:00 PM EST

Live Whole Health #55: Body Mechanics and the Hip Hinge

Body mechanics refers to the way you move during daily activities. Proper body mechanics can help reduce injury and pain. Good posture strengthens your body.

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01/06/2021 02:00 PM EST

Blood donation is critical during COVID-19.

The American Red Cross and NFL are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. 

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01/06/2021 11:30 AM EST

Navy Veteran Edward Bryant Bates is today's Veteran of the Day.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Edward Bryant Bates, who served as a cryptologic technician during World War II.

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01/06/2021 10:00 AM EST

Navy seaman and searchlight on Navy ship

Veteran and First Responder (VFR) supports those on the front lines. VFR health care has created a telehealth platform for Veterans and first responders, their families and health care workers.

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01/06/2021 09:00 AM EST

Though it was first designed in 1962, finalized in 1976, and then standardized in 1990, the Desert Battle Dress Uniform (DBDU)—affectionately known for its “chocolate chip” or “cookie dough” camouflage patterns—defined the U.S. military era known for a single event: Operation Desert Storm.

Though it was first designed in 1962, finalized in 1976, and then standardized in 1990, the Desert Battle Dress Uniform (DBDU)—affectionately known for its “chocolate chip” or “cookie dough” camouflage patterns—defined the U.S. military era known for a single event: Operation Desert Storm.

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01/05/2021 06:00 PM EST

What to expect during a Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearing

If you disagree with the initial decision VA made on your claim and decide to appeal the decision to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board), you have a few different options to choose how to proceed. But many people don’t know what to expect, which could cloud their ability to choose the best option for them.

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