Veterans
Suicide rates among veterans have declined sharply since 2020
Suicide rates among veterans have declined sharply since 2020 Suicide rates among US military veterans have declined sharply since 2020, according to new research. The decline is particularly notable for post-9/11 veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), who saw a significant drop in suicide rates from 100 deaths per 100,000 to 61 per 100,000. The […]
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Can FitBits help treat veterans for PTSD?
Can FitBits help treat veterans for PTSD? A new study explores using wearable devices like FitBits to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) adjust to civilian life. The study, which involved 74 recently discharged US veterans, found that wearing a device on their wrist and self-reporting through a daily questionnaire could help doctors and […]
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Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits
Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits Veterans across the US will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs and other government programs, highlighting their disproportionate impact due to “veterans preference” in federal hiring. The Trump administration’s cuts have led […]
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