War is often the trigger for mental illness, but the latest research reveals some unexpected effects of combat on post …
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The Healthland Podcast, Special Edition: Sleep
This week we bring you a special edition podcast about sleep — but we promise it’s a wide-awake listen! TIME senior editor Jeffrey Kluger explains why your brain may be at its most creative while you sleep, and TIME senior …
The Conundrum of Risky Painkillers for Veterans with PTSD
War veterans with severe pain may need drugs like morphine and hydrocodone to manage it, but the medications are associated with higher rates of overdose and self-harm in those with post-traumatic stress.
Why Are Women More Vulnerable to PTSD than Men?
Why are some people able to recover from the trauma of a violent attack or combat zone, while others suffer from recurrent flashbacks, episodes of depression and other debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?