Author Deb Nicholson

PTSD, Chronic Pain, Substance Use and Suicide: Returning U.S. Veterans Face Serious Mental & Physical Health Issues Coming home from a tour of duty overseas should be a cause for joy. But, many returning veterans suffer from emotional and health issues at a higher rate than the general population and come back with a host of physical and psychological issues that may need professional care and attention. ·          Many veterans suffer from chronic pain, PTSD, opioid dependency and other causes of stress at a higher rate than the general public. ·          One out of every three veterans treated at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is diagnosed with PTSD. ·          Female veterans’ suicide rate is 250 percent higher than civilian women. ·          Last year alone, the VA treated 66,000 ...

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Michigan has one of the Highest Population of Elderly Residents,Which Can Increase the Risk of Developing AFib Michigan has one of the highest populations of elderly residents in the country. This means the state has a large number of people who potentially have risk factors that can lead to an  irregular heartbeat. Dr. William O’Neill, a cardiologist at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, shares how a different approach may help AFib patients decide the best way to reduce their risk of a having a stroke. Read More.