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07/25/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Does surviving a terrorist attack rewire the brain? Study finds exposure to terror may increase risk of migraine, other headaches

Terror attack survivors are at higher risk of experiencing frequent migraines and tension headaches, claim the researchers behind a compelling study published in Neurology. Speaking to ScienceDaily.com, study author Dr. Synne Øien Stensland said: “We know a lot about the psychological effects of terror attacks and other extreme violence on survivors, but we don’t know […]

06/12/2018 / By Carol Anderson

PTSD patients can no longer recognize positive emotions, disturbing study concludes

It’s great that more people are becoming aware of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how it affects those who were diagnosed with it. Recently, an addition to the list of PTSD effects has been added by researchers – one that is a bit more alarming than the others. A study has shown that people who suffer from the […]

12/22/2017 / By Ralph Flores

The brain-gut connection: A new study finds that traumatic brain injury also causes intestinal damage

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), aside from causing damage to the brain, can also damage a person’s gut, according to a study published by the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). Then, in what can only be a described as a vicious cycle — the damage that he receives in the gut may likely cause […]

11/13/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Healthy gut found to reduce effects of trauma: Study explains the link between the gut microbiome and PTSD

A new study found that a healthy gut can lessen the effects of trauma, as reported by Science Daily. Researchers from Stellenbosch University analyzed the relationship of gut microbiome and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They compared the gut microbiomes of 18 individuals with PTSD to 12 people who also experienced trauma, but did not develop PSTD. […]

11/09/2017 / By Zoey Sky

The mind-body connection: How trauma in one can manifest in the other

When emotional trauma remains unresolved, it can cause deep-seated mental concerns. According to Dr. Gabor Maté, an expert on addiction, people often struggle with “wounds in the past,” especially during their childhood years. These emotional wounds usually continue to negatively affect them throughout their lives. Although this can be hard to accurately determine through medical […]

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