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Outdoor recreational activity experiences improve psychological wellbeing of military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: Positive findings from a pilot study and a randomised controlled trial.

Abstract: Exposure to the natural environment is increasingly considered to benefit psychological health. Recent reports in the literature also suggest that outdoor exposure that …

The Exploration of the Dispersal of British Military Families in England following the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010

Abstract: Strictly relying on publicly available data, this study depicts and quantifies the spatial pattern of England’s military families with dependent children. England’s …

Mental health, physical health, and health-related behaviors of U.S. Army Special Forces

Abstract: Objectives: To prospectively examine the health and health-related behaviors of Army Special Forces personnel in comparison with two distinct, but functionally similar …

Risk and protective factors for post-traumatic stress among New Zealand military personnel: a cross sectional study

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress (PTS) is prevalent among military personnel. Knowledge of the risk and protective factors associated with PTS in this population may …

Distinguishing and phenotype monitoring of traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome including chronic migraine in serum of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans

Abstract: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and persistent post-concussion syndrome (PCS) including chronic migraine (CM) are major health issues for civilians and the military. It is …

Metabolomic analysis of male combat veterans with post traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with impaired major domains of psychology and behavior. Individuals with PTSD also have increased co-morbidity with …

A national study of Veterans with major upper limb amputation: Survey methods, participants, and summary findings

Abstract: Introduction: A comprehensive study to assess quality and outcomes of care for Veterans with upper limb amputation is needed. This paper presents methods and summary …

Marriage and divorce after military deployment to Afghanistan: A matched cohort study from Sweden

Abstract: Aim: To investigate the probability of marriage and divorce among Swedish military veterans deployed to Afghanistan relative to non-deployed matched comparators. Study …

Offending Behaviour, Health and Wellbeing of Military Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: A small but significant proportion of military veterans become involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) after leaving service. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) …

Is prevention better than cure? A systematic review of the effectiveness of well-being interventions for military personnel adjusting to civilian life

Abstract: Exposure to stressful and potentially traumatic experiences is a risk for military personnel and for some this may increase susceptibility to reduced well-being. The aim …

Differences in vaping topography in relation to adherence to exclusive electronic cigarette use in veterans

Abstract: Background: Understanding vaping patterns of electronic cigarette (EC) use is important to understand the real-life exposure to EC vapor. Long term information on vaping …

Role of mitochondrial DNA damage and dysfunction in veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness not currently diagnosed by standard medical or laboratory test that affects 30% of veterans who served during …