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Posttraumatic stress disorder and weight loss in male and female active-duty service members: A weight management study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are critical public health concerns with relevance to U.S. military personnel, as active duty service members must meet physical …

Associations among meaning in life, coping, and distress in trauma-exposed U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Experiencing meaning in life may be particularly relevant following traumatic experiences as individuals who report meaning post trauma report less psychological …

The impact of COVID-19 on health behavior engagement and psychological and physical health among active duty military enrolled in a weight management intervention: An exploratory study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected the health and well-being of people globally. Some studies suggest individuals with overweight or obesity may have …

Associations among environmental exposures and physical and psychiatric symptoms in a care-seeking sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Recent research and policy (e.g., the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act) have …

Functional decline during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic has contributed to widespread social and economic stressors, along with substantial health problems, including loss of …

Daily functioning of Veterans with type 2 diabetes: Protocol for an ambulatory assessment study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Diabetes impacts nearly 25% of veterans. Many veterans do not engage in recommended physical activity and other diabetes self-management behaviors. Type 2 …

Associations among stress, internalized weight stigma, emotional eating, and body composition in active-duty service members enrolling in a randomized controlled trial of a weight management program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obesity is a critical public health concern with particular relevance to US military personnel. Stress and internalized weight stigma ("stigma") may …