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Going to war for your country is an honorable action, for which all soldiers should be commended. Facing enemies overseas is most definitely traumatic and as soldiers are coming home, Americans are learning more and more about consequences of war and the effects on mental health, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, PTSD is […]

You sit on the couch in the evening reminiscing about the past and all the fun you have had in outdoor activities over the years. Remember the time you jumped from the cliffs into the water in Costa Rica? Or when you went rock climbing in California? Zip-lining in the rainforest! You captured all of […]

Baseball—America’s pastime. Baseball fans, and many others, see a day at the ballpark as one of life’s little pleasures. But imagine you’re there, soaking up the sunshine, chatting with friends, enjoying a hot dog, when a line-drive foul ball or a broken bat comes flying at your head. Serious injury can result. Admittedly, this danger […]

The crack of the rifle pierces the forest. You look at your hunting companions to confirm that everyone is present – they are, but one of your friends looks shaken. You realize that the sound came from his rifle, but it is strapped to his shoulder muzzle up. As you all look at each other […]

Even though it is the middle of the work week, Wednesday night is one of your favorites. Heading out to dinner with friends has become a weekly ritual you don’t think you would miss for anything. It is nice to have something to look forward to half way through the grind. You look down at […]