(More) bad news for Vets: PTSD linked to accelerated aging

Vietnam Vet: A Hero’s Welcome
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Before PTSD had a name there was shellshock. It was mysterious and much like today, not everyone showed symptoms so — for the most part — it was written off. In recent years however, public health concerns about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have risen significantly, driven in part by affected military veterans returning home. While this has opened the door for better care for people suffering from PTSD, it has also lead to some startling revelations about the extent of damage. New research that was just released, sad to say, doesn’t bode well for people with PTSD either.

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May 8, 2015 | Categories: Neuroscience Research, Psychology | Tags: aging, gerontology, Mental Health Stuff, neurobiology, neurochemistry, neurology, peer reviewed, PTSD, science, sleep disorders | 4 Comments