BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The bright flashes and loud booms are a signature for the Fourth of July. But for veterans, it can trigger painful memories, bringing them back to a time when they were ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — For most Americans, lighting fireworks is the most common way to celebrate Independence Day, but those loud explosions bring back memories for veterans that they did not want ...

FARGO — With Fourth of July celebrations approaching, local officials are reminding the public that fireworks can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly in veterans. Cass County ...

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - From lounging around swimming pools, to playing sports and watching firework shows, many people enjoy spending time outdoors with their loved ones for the Fourth of July.

ROCKFORD, Ill. — As the Stateline prepares to ring in the New Year, many will celebrate with fireworks. However, while these bright lights and loud sounds are a tradition for most, they can be ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The 4th of July is a time for celebrating America’s independence, but for military veterans with PTSD, it can pose a challenge. The uncertainty that comes with holiday ...

HARD FOR SOME OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. WE’RE STOCKED. WE’RE READY. WE’RE READY TO LIGHT UP THE SKY. THE COUNTDOWN TO AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY IS ON, AND SOME GRANITE STATERS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY PLANNING ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the loud, sudden noises and bright flashes of fireworks can be difficult for Veterans living with post-traumatic ...

The explosion of fireworks on the Fourth of July can have unintended consequences for some veterans who fought for their country. While many enjoy the festivities, those who suffer from post-traumatic ...

They fight for our freedoms but often struggle to live their own lives freely due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Roughly 7% of all US service veterans have PTSD, with symptoms such as ...

Source: Yuri A/Shutterstock A health care provider in a war zone e-mailed me recently with an urgent request: to advise on the design of a clinic for war victims suffering from mental trauma or ...