Twenty-nine-percent of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom veterans, and 21% of Gulf War veterans report suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives.

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PTSD is a mental-health condition that someone may develop after a traumatic event. It can result in a range of symptoms from a negative mood and reactivity to flashbacks and difficulty sleeping.

Medical PTSD is a serious and growing phenomenon that impacts patients and their families. By understanding its causes, symptoms, and solutions, healthcare providers and patients alike can take ...

I’ve experienced something similar -- falling asleep easily when sitting quietly -- and a sleep study helped uncover the underlying cause. These clinics often conduct both overnight and daytime ...

sleep could influence individuals who are regularly exposed to stressful experiences and are at higher risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study, led by UTSA psychology ...

High-intensity exercise can improve sleep quality—possibly by reducing anxiety and hyperarousal symptoms—in women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, according to new research ...

Adults with low literacy levels can face difficulties applying for jobs, reading and understanding health information and making other crucial decisions in their daily lives. These stressors can ...

New research in eClinicalMedicine reveals that nearly half of people with obstructive sleep apnea are not obese, challenging long-held assumptions and calling for more inclusive screening ...