As National Home Front Heroes Day approaches on May 9, attention is turning to the civilian systems that support service members and their families. The
Category: Health
Beyond Symptom Management: The Plant-Based Paradigm Shift in Deep Healing
There are moments in life that leave a mark. As we navigate the modern world, we accumulate experiences we carry long after they’ve passed. For
Anxiety Treatment for Adults Who Have Held It Together for Too Long
The most common adult anxiety patient is not someone in obvious crisis. It is someone who has been functioning at a high level for years
Why Specialist Psychiatric Care Differs from General Practice
Most people who eventually find their way to a specialist psychiatric clinic did not start there. They started with a primary care doctor, or with
Translating the Scary Stuff: How Professional Writers Help Kids Grasp a New Diagnosis
Getting a new medical diagnosis is incredibly overwhelming for an adult. Now imagine trying to process that same information when you are only seven years
Deployment Disruptions and the Challenges for Military Families
When a service member is deployed, the effects reach far beyond the military mission. Families at home must quickly adjust to big changes in their
The Overlooked Struggles of Military Families in the Health System
Military children are often described as resilient, but according to Joanne M. Frederick, CEO of Government Market Strategies, that resilience comes at a cost that
Military Families May Be at Risk as Hospitals Face Financial Trouble
Across the United States, service members, veterans, and their families rely on hospitals for medical care. However, a growing number of these hospitals are facing
Veterans and Soldiers Face Health Challenges Amid Doctor Shortages
The U.S. military is facing a growing shortage of doctors, and it is becoming a serious challenge for the health and readiness of service members.
Early Signs of Electrolyte Depletion in Restrictive Diets
Restrictive diets are often evaluated by what they remove. Calories are reduced, food groups are eliminated, and eating windows are narrowed. Success is typically measured