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lauren2020-07-13 11:07:562023-08-18 09:53:53Military Veterans Can Benefit From Art Therapy
It’s no surprise that dogs can soothe us when we feel troubled. But research shows bonding with dogs has positive benefits even on a biological level. Dogs elevate levels of the hormone oxytocin in our bodies, which promotes feelings of trust and well being. Oxytocin also heightens the ability to interpret facial expressions, helps one […]
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, anywhere between 11% to 12% of veterans who served in Iraq suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, while 15% of Vietnam veterans suffer from PTSD. While the rate at which veterans are diagnosed differs based on when and where they served time, it’s no secret that veterans and […]
Healing from Injury: Using CBD to Promote Recovery Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Science is continually improving – and those scientific improvements bring about better treatment methods and plans for everyone, including our injured soldiers and veterans. As the saying goes, “knowledge is power,” and there have been significant advances in pain management and […]
5 Simple Ways Veterans Can Combat Stress Stress takes a major toll on combat veterans. PTSD is a serious threat can result in multiple issues among veterans, including homelessness, suicide, and addiction. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans alone began seeking treatment at an alarming rate; in one year, the number of these vets seeking […]
Veterans Home Care: Helping Veterans Get The Help They Need “When Bonnie Laderman found out that her mother, the widow of a Korean War veteran, had been missing out on a little-known government pension for decades, she was furious. Unfortunately, it was too late for Bonnie’s mom, but it is not too late for the […]
How Do I Know If I Am Eligible for VA Dental Care Benefits? Dr. Greg Grillo (dentably.com) Affordable dental care is a right that everyone deserves. It is critical to total mind and body health, and some dental injuries can lead to bloodstream infections and worse. The hard part of today’s society is that […]
Reflecting on the healing powers of adaptive sports after the World’s Largest Golf Outing Earlier this month, I had the chance to witness hundreds of golf courses and golfers across the country join forces to participate in the World’s Largest Golf Outing (WLGO). As an avid golfer, seeing so many golfers take the courses was […]
Signed into Law: The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act Patricia Kime, writer for Military.com, reported early last Wednesday that after decades of negotiations, President Donald Trump signed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act into law late Tuesday. The sailors, Marines and other service personnel who served off the coast of the Republic of […]
Substance Use Disorders Among Military Veterans Contributed by Rosemary Williams, Silvermist Recovery Substance abuse is a significant problem among U.S. military veterans. According to a study published in the journal Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, veterans are more likely to use alcohol and report heavy alcohol use than their non-veteran counterparts.1 The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that alcohol abuse […]
