The Impact of Allostatic Load
09 May 2024
Marriott Water Street - Floor 2 - Florida Ballroom Salon V - VI
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Many SOF service members are leaving service with a collection of health issues: chronic pain, obstructive sleep apnea, substance abuse, depression, endocrine dysfunction, and many other social, physical, or mental health related challenges. Some refer to this as “operator syndrome”; however, medical professionals refer to it as the effects of a high allostatic load–or chronic stress. This panel will discuss this affliction and the latest research and treatments.
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