Lifestyle and health‐related factors are critical components of the risk for cognitive aging
among veterans. Because dementia has a prolonged prodromal phase, understanding …

The US military veteran population receiving care through the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) is particularly susceptible to cognitive impairment and dementias such …

Hypertension (HTN) is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to
determine the prevalence, awareness, and control of HTN among RTA personnel in …

For many, including military veterans and their families, support between individuals with
shared lived experiences, or peer support, has long been utilized as a way to support each …

Peer education is growing in popularity as a useful health promotion strategy. However,
optimal conditions for implementing peer-led health promotion programs (HPPs) remain …

Peer support may be an effective strategy to improve heart healthy behaviors among
populations who have a strong communal identity, such as women veterans. Women …

BACKGROUND Peer-led interventions to improve chronic disease self-management can
improve health outcomes but are not widely used. Therefore, we tested a peer-led …

Background Falls are common in older people. Despite strong evidence for effective falls
prevention strategies, there appears to be limited translation of these strategies from …

Introduction Among US veterans, more than 78% have a body mass index (BMI) in the
overweight (≥ 25 kg/m2) or obese range (≥ 30 kg/m2). Clinical guidelines recommend …

Aim: Engaging patients in the planning, implementation and dissemination of research can
increase the credibility and relevance of results and lead to higher quality, more patient …