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Winter's chilly temperatures can discourage even the most active people from working out. Don't let the cold weather stop your fitness routine. Staying active, no matter the season can help you improve or maintain your weight, health, and energy levels.

Better manage and share your health records with VA's Blue Button feature on My HealtheVet. This online tool keeps track of your prescription medications, lab results, appointment dates, and much more. Just select the date and type of information to include, and it'll create a single report that includes your available health information.

For some of us, the holidays can be a depressing time. Feelings of sadness, loneliness, and anger can increase when compared with the joy expected of the holidays. With some tips, you can minimize holiday stress. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would.

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used Agent Orange, a tactical herbicide used to reduce vegetation and tree cover in Vietnam. Years later, some Veterans experience health effects likely related to Agent Orange. VA recognizes certain health conditions as associated with Agent Orange exposure, including many diseases and several forms of cancer.

Have you ever found yourself unable to make a doctor's appointment, especially during the holidays? If you need to cancel, give your doctor, nurse, therapist a heads-up. Instead of your appointment going unused, your health care facility can offer that time to another Veteran.