Can’t resist some more feel-good stories about veterans and pets: http://blog.petsforpatriots.org/military-family-on-the-brink-united-by-a-rescue-dog/ (photo above is Anna and Duke from Pets for Patriots) and http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/09/18867076-battle-buddies-rescued-dogs-rescue-soldiers-from-scars-of-ptsd?lite
According to the L.A. Times, yoga helps veterans with pain and more: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-yoga-veterans-20130617,0,566839.story *Blogger’s note: Yoga is not affiliated with a religion – it is a meditative practice with physical poses and concentration on the breath that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of religious beliefs. No fancy outfits, no competition to turn into a pretzel, no requirement to be a vegan – just good stretching and a time to decompress and focus on wellness. To see what yoga is about, check out YouTube's free classes for beginners to see if it is right for you. Here's a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o0kNeOyH98
A new study states that 21,000 of the Gulf War veterans may have experienced one of two distinct types of Gulf War Syndrome, as indicated through new brain scans: http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2013/jun/15/brain-scans-lead-discovery-two-types-veterans-suff/
University Highlight: NAU-Yavapai is a unique learning opportunity in Prescott Valley, with the lowest tuition rates of Arizona public 4-year universities, and is Veteran-friendly. They offer a 3-year Bachelor’s degree, utilizing 10-week sessions of hybrid courses, and the application fee is waived for Veterans. Degrees include: Applied Human Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Community Development and Sustainability, and Service Industry Management. Though they have flexible program start dates, if you want to start in Fall, apply by July 1. To learn more, see: http://yavapai.nau.edu/ or call 928-775-4567.
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