TINNITUS IS COMMON IN VETERANS WITH PTSD, AND RESEARCHERS HAVE FOUND A WAY TO SOOTHE IT
Summary: Tinnitus is commonly present in those living with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. However, its prevalence is twice high in veterans. Studies suggest that tinnitus is present in one-third of all veterans living with PTSD. An audiologist generally treats tinnitus. However, studies show that apart from medications and hearing aids, patients may benefit from counseling. […]
FEELING STRESSED OUT? OWNING A PET MAY HELP
Summary: It is no secret that owning a pet can be good for mental well-being. It can be even more beneficial in times of social isolation. Pets help people stay active and provide company, thus preventing loneliness. However, the new study found that much depends on the kind of attachment. People who give more importance […]
PTSD, ALONG WITH COMORBIDITIES LIKE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATED WITH CELLULAR MARKERS OF PREMATURE DEATH
Physical ailments increase the risk of premature death. Now studies confirm that PTSD or other mental health issues are also associated with early death. In recent years researchers have developed a reliable biomarker called the “GrimAge” marker. It is a genetic biomarker that can predict the risk of early death. A new study in those […]