FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2020·5 min readStrict adherence to traditional masculinity associated with more severe PTSD in vetsTraditional concepts of masculinity, including self-reliance and emotional suppression, leads to an increased risk of PTSD in veterans.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 19, 2018·5 min readConcussion May Increase Parkinson’s RiskA new study reveals veterans who suffered a concussion are at a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2017·4 min readVeterans With PTSD Have An Increased ‘Fight or Flight’ ResponseDuring times of mental stress, young veterans with PTSD show increased 'fight or flight' response, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 30, 2016·4 min readTai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSDResearchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·5 min readStudy Points to Gene Based Glitches in Ill Gulf War VeteransCertain alleles of HLA genes offer protection from Gulf War Illness, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 24, 2016·4 min readFish Oil May Help Improve Mood in VeteransResearchers report lower Omega 3 levels in veterans who expressed an increased risk of being depressed or suicidal.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·5 min readHigher Rates of Mental Health Problems in Transgender VeteransA new study reports than among veterans who identify as transgender, 90 percent have at least one mental health diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 1, 2016·4 min readBaby, Are We Born To Run? Love of Exercise Begins in the WombResearchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·7 min readBrain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness TrainingResearchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 29, 2016·4 min readNeuroimaging Predicts Long-Term Effects of Combat Brain Injury in VeteransDTI neuroimaging may be able to predict functional post combat outcomes for veterans who suffered concussions or brain injuries while on duty, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 3, 2016·7 min readPTSD Linked to Accelerated AgingTwo new studies of veterans draw a link between PTSD and accelerated, premature aging.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 30, 2015·4 min readInsurgency Phase of Iraq War Tied to Higher Rates of PTSDAccording to a new study, guerrilla tactics, such as road side bombs and suicide attacks, may trigger more PTSD symptoms in veterans than conventional warfare.Read More
