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Urban Active Honors Those Who Have Served Our Country With Free Workouts On Veteran’s Day, November 11th

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Workouts to assist in alleviating PTSD –
Number one problem due to war complications.

 Currently, there are more
than 24 million Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces,
that have reintegrated back into society according to www.va.gov. As hundreds of
celebrations are held across the United States to commemorate Veterans Day,
this November 11th,  Urban
Active is honoring those who have served our country and their families, by
offering them free workouts all day.

According to MSNBC and the Army’s first study of mental health, 1 in 8 returning
soldiers who fought in Iraq, suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD). Once called shell shock or combat fatigue, post-traumatic stress
disorder can develop after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event.
Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, feelings of detachment, irritability,
trouble concentrating and sleeplessness.

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Exercise allows the brain to
release endorphins. These "feel-good" chemicals elicit an improvement
in mood inside your brain and can ease the symptoms of both depression and
anxiety that come with PTSD. In addition, exercise reduces immune system
chemicals that can worsen the feelings of anxiety and depression, according to
MayoClinic.com.

For many people, symptoms begin
almost right away after the trauma happens. For others, the symptoms may not
begin or may not become a problem until years later. Symptoms of PTSD may
include:

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  • Repeatedly thinking about the trauma. You may find that thoughts about the trauma come
         to mind even when you don’t want them to. You might also have nightmares
         or flashbacks about the trauma or may become upset when something reminds
         you of the event.

  • Being constantly alert or on guard. You may be easily startled or angered, irritable
         or anxious and preoccupied with staying safe.  You may also find it
         hard to concentrate or sleep or have physical problems, like constipation,
         diarrhea, rapid breathing, muscle tension or rapid heart rate.

  • Avoiding reminders of the trauma.  You may not want to talk about the event
         or be around people or places that remind you of the event.  You also
         may feel emotionally numb, detached from friends, family, and lose
         interest in activities.

    • In honor of Veteran’s Day
    this November 11th, Urban Active is offering free workouts all day to those who have served our
    country along with their families at all their Urban Active 36 Locations in 7 states.  

     

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