A little exercise may ease Gulf War illness symptoms

Running just a few times a week could be a powerful tool in getting relief from symptoms related to Gulf War illness.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 10, 2022 ~8 min

Which US veterans are most at risk of food insecurity?

Food insecurity is estimated to affect up to 24% of US military veterans, but risks are significantly higher for people of color and women.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Nov. 11, 2021 ~8 min


Can emotional support lower veterans’ suicide risk?

Veterans who have a greater sense of optimism about life and who receive emotional support from loved ones may be less likely to develop suicidal thoughts.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Nov. 8, 2021 ~5 min

6 ways architecture can put vets with PTSD at ease

The design of the places veterans with PTSD live and work can provide some relief, according to new research that digs into what works best for vets.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Aug. 18, 2020 ~6 min

Top job for PTSD service dogs: Disrupt anxiety

"There has been some debate on what kind of training PTSD service dogs need to be effective and how their assistance may be different than what a pet dog can provide."

Abbey Nickel-Purdue • futurity
July 23, 2020 ~6 min

Active older veterans fall more, but don’t get as hurt

Physically active veterans are more likely to fall, but less likely to hurt themselves when they do, a new study shows.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
April 15, 2020 ~5 min

Some veterans skip VA health care services

Veterans "who screened positive for a mental health problem were significantly less likely to use a health care program of any kind," researchers say.

Kristie Auman-Bauer-Penn State • futurity
March 26, 2020 ~5 min

Genes explain why anxiety and depression go hand-in-hand

A study of more than 200,000 veterans sheds light on the genetic basis for anxiety, as well as why anxiety and depression so often coexist.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Jan. 7, 2020 ~3 min


Health is veterans’ biggest challenge in first year home

A survey of almost 10,000 veterans shows that health concerns rank highest among worries for vets transitioning back to civilian life.

Gina DiGravio-Boston • futurity
Jan. 2, 2020 ~4 min

Veterans with TBI have more than 2X higher risk of suicide

Veterans with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury are more than twice as likely as those without a TBI to commit suicide.

Tessa Venell-Brandeis • futurity
Dec. 18, 2019 ~3 min

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