Cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise minimally help Gulf War veterans’ illnesses

Cognitive behavioral therapy and aerobic exercise provide only modest relief from symptoms of Gulf War veterans’ illnesses. Unfortunately, over 80% of the patients showed no improvement of symptoms after 1 year of either or both treatments. With the Iraqi war ending, the outcomes of veterans of this previous conflict may prove significant.

Cognitive behavioral therapy and aerobic exercise provide only modest relief from symptoms of Gulf War veterans’ illnesses. Unfortunately, over 80% of the patients showed no improvement of symptoms after 1 year of either or both treatments. With the Iraqi war ending, the outcomes of veterans of this previous conflict may prove significant.

Cognitive behavioral therapy and aerobic exercise provide only modest relief from symptoms of Gulf War veterans’ illnesses. Unfortunately, over 80% of the patients showed no improvement of symptoms after 1 year of either or both treatments. With the Iraqi war ending, the outcomes of veterans of this previous conflict may prove significant.