'Fear Circuitry' in Combat Veterans' Brains Always on High Alert  with PTSD

PTSD Combat Veterans' 'Fear Circuitry' In Brains Always On High Alert

By Anthony Rivas | May 19, 2013 07:36 PM EDT

In order to better diagnose PTSD, researchers searched for and discovered the parts of the brain associated with the disorder.

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Why War Can Actually Help Some Soldiers With PTSD

By Makini Brice | Nov 16, 2012 05:51 PM EST

Researchers have found a section of soldiers whose mental health is bolstered by the trauma of war, rather than hurt by it.

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Incredible Military Advancements: Future Troops May Not Have to Worry About Losing Limbs

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 11, 2012 01:18 PM EDT

All around the country scientists are improving the daily lives of American troops with innovative and unexpected methods.

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Viewer Discretion Is Advised: Watching Disturbing News Footage Can Damage Long-term Mental and Physical Health

By Christine Hsu | Sep 05, 2012 02:29 PM EDT

People are increasingly able to watch global drama unravel as more and more 24-hour news channels and social media websites bring in a constant stream of disturbing footage from war zones in faraway lands, but scientists say that the constant exposure to distressing news could actually negatively impact our long term health.

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Hi-Tech Makeup Shields Soldiers From Explosives

By Nikki Tucker | Aug 23, 2012 06:20 PM EDT

A new type of makeup designed to hide troops from their enemy also protects soldier's skin from explosion.

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