PTSD is increasingly being diagnosed, and estimates suggest that 8% of women and 4% of men will be diagnosed with this disorder at some point in time. The exposure to a traumatic event is the catalyst ...

Mindfulness treatment that includes meditation, stretching, and emotional acceptance can help lower symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. A small pilot study of ...

"Although exercise training has demonstrated positive effects on sleep in healthy samples, limited evidence exists for its impact on sleep for women with PTSD." In three sessions per week over six ...

Experiencing a traumatic event often results in an acute stress response and the lingering memory may lead to mental and physical changes that negatively impact one's health. This is often diagnosed ...

Researchers have demonstrated the positive impact of exercise in the treatment of mice with PTSD-like symptoms, investigating the underlying biology of the association. Recent research led by Paul ...