Researchers from the University of Michigan may have found a way to relieve the after-effects of combat. A study from the University of Michigan found that going through an eight-week … [Read more...]
Pentagon Yoga Classes Help Vets with PTSD
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With studies showing that yoga and meditation may be able to give veterans benefits by treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, the Pentagon has added a new program on site. … [Read more...]
K9s for Warriors Helps Vets with PTSD
April 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lean on man's best friend to help them start a new life after war. Founded two years ago by Jacksonville, Florida, resident Shari … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality for PTSD Treatment
January 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New Mexico Rep. Dianne Hamilton will spend a 2013 legislature meeting trying to sell Texas officials on a virtual reality treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, the Ruidoso News reported. … [Read more...]
Healthcare Programs for Elderly Veterans
December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To help veterans stay healthy after returning from service, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers many healthcare plans. Within the overarching healthcare plan are specific programs tailored to … [Read more...]
VA Helps Vets Drop Weight and Quit Smoking
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For veterans who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle, the Department of Veterans Affairs has different programs that provide information and support to help them succeed. Run by the National Center for … [Read more...]
Medical Care Options for Female Vets On Rise
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the number of female armed forces members growing, officials have had to transition from a largely male-based method of healthcare to one that includes treatments and tests like mammograms, … [Read more...]
In-vitro Fertilization Bill Continues to Get Attention
October 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Recent legislation introduced in Congress would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs of in-vitro fertilization for veterans who sustained battle-related injuries that … [Read more...]
Million Veteran Program aims to Transform Health Care
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Peter S. Gaytan The VA Office of Research and Development has launched the Million Veteran Program (MVP) to better understand how genes affect health and illness. The goal is to … [Read more...]
Vets Ready to Share Health Care E-records
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Peter S. Gaytan In a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine found that 80 percent of veterans surveyed would … [Read more...]
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