This week we discuss mental and physical health issues and important research being conducted to help.

Dr. Alyson Zalta & Dr. Helen Burgess discuss light therapy

Dr. Helen Burgess and Dr. Alyson Zalta discuss their research involving morning light or blue light therapy on veterans and its impact on pain, depression and PTSD. The early studies suggest that clinical meaningful reduction in PTSD symptoms may occur when using this simple, at home, non pharmaceutical therapy. Dr. Burgess explains the type of light needed and its daily and weekly usage. Dr. Zalta explains what additional research is necessary. They discuss this promising therapy with Veterans Radio producer Jim Fausone.

Read more about the study here.

Dr. Brandy Hill discusses PFAS and how it affects Veterans

Air Force veteran Dr. Brandy Hill talks about her research on PFAS exposure of military service members and recent study to be undertaken by the VA on PFAS and kidney cancer. Dr. Hill introduces PFAS, where they are found in the military environment, and potential health effects with host Jim Fausone.