Dietary ω-3 fatty acids and the incidence of atrial fibrillation in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Although recent large randomized clinical trials have reported an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) with marine ω-3 fatty acid supplements, it is unclear …

Depression and differential oral health status among U.S. adults with and without prior active duty service in the U.S. military, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2018

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans suffer from lower overall well-being than non-veterans because of their unique life course. This study aims to compare the impact of depression on …

Sleep, activity, and nutrition among an army sample: strengths, deficits, and demographic differences

Abstract: Sleep, activity, and nutrition (SAN) are key components in overall health, and an individual’s knowledge about and self-confidence to engage in healthy SAN behaviors …

Utilization and outcomes of a Whole Health model of care by Veterans with psychiatric illness

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is implementing a model of healthcare known as Whole Health (WH). The goal of WH is to shift from a disease-oriented system to …

No pain, no gain: the military overtraining hypothesis of musculoskeletal stress and injury

Abstract: The purpose of this manuscript is to present a model of military overtraining and subsequent injury, discharge, and disability. Military training and combat operations …