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The Brains That Bind Us

Marian Salzman | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Veterans PTSD, Memorial Day, Heroes, Veterans Administration, Football, Brain Health, Suicide, Brain Tumor, Home Base Program, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Lori-Ann Lytle, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Veterans, Massachusetts General Hospital, Rob Lytle, Soldiers, NFL Concussions, Military, Brain Injuries, Panama, Desert Storm, Junior Seau, Ptsd, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Impact News
Marian Salzman

Although two of the greatest attributes of our country might be our competitive spirit and our defense of our values and freedoms, one can't help but wonder at what price. Brains are the tie that binds us, but are we really coming undone? Think about it.

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Q&A With Jim Gaffigan: 'Hot Pocket' Comedian Reaches Out to Our Wounded Soldiers (VIDEO)

Joshua Kors | Posted 05.08.2012

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Joshua Kors

Jim Gaffigan recently spoke with me about why he's reaching out to military families, why becoming famous has been both a blessing and a curse, and why his stand-up doesn't need swear words to hit home.

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WATCH: Jim Gaffigan Is Tired Of Phone Photos

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Mr. Universe, Pale Force, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Conan O'brein, Bob Woodruff, Jim Gaffigan, Jim Gaffigan Phone Photos, Jim Gaffigan Kids, Video, Comedy News

Jim Gaffigan stopped by "Conan" on Thursday to promote his new special, "Mr. Universe," and told Conan about a particular pet peeve of his: Americans ...

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Comedian Supports Veterans Through Woodruff Foundation

AP | JOHN CARUCCI | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Military Families, Video, Military, Bob Woodruff, Mr. Universe, Stand Up for Heroes, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Lee Woodruff, Jim Gaffigan, Comedy, Veterans, Impact News

NEW YORK -- Comedian Jim Gaffigan isn't hoping a few laughs will help returning war veterans, he's banking on it. His new 75-minute stand-up specia...

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Emily Heinz

SLIDESHOW: Wounded Veterans And Caregivers Get Well-Deserved Makeovers

HuffingtonPost.com | Emily Heinz | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Bob Woodruff, Charity, Veterans Day, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Mary Alice Stephenson, Fashion, Lee Woodruff, Comedy, Veterans, Impact News

Laughing has a tendency to be therapeutic. Laughing combined with glamour might be the trick to actual healing. That's where celebrity stylist Mary...

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How Much Money Did Bruce Springsteen's Guitar Fetch For Charity?

Posted 01.10.2012

Read More: Charity Auction, Beacon Theater, Video, Military, Jon Stewart, Remind.org, Injured Veterans, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Bruce Springsteen Charity, Veterans, Bruce Springsteen, Impact News

Bruce Springsteen auctioned the shirt -- and the guitar -- off his back on Wednesday night to raise $160,000 for injured veterans. Springsteen, alo...

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Real Support for Military Families and Veterans

Craig Newmark | Posted 06.11.2011

Read More: Fisher House, Dept. Of Veterans Affairs, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Donorschoose, The-Mission-Continues, Intrepid Museum, Veterans, Impact News
Craig Newmark

There's a lot happening which provides real support for military veterans and their families. Lots more needs to be done, but things are getting better. Here's a sampling of ways we can all help.

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Headstrong, Part I: My World Turned Upside Down

Marian Salzman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Multitasking, Meningioma, Braininess, Brain Tumor, Home Base Program, Brain Surgery, The Creative Process, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Veterans, Boston Red Sox, Massachusetts General Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Health Care Plan, Home News
Marian Salzman

A little over three years ago, I was flying high. I was chief marketing officer at the ad agency JWT Worldwide. I'd been credited with popularizing th...

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ABC Reporter Bob Woodruff's Incredible Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Cognitive Rehabilitation, Iraq War, National Guard, Abc, US Military, Iraq Veterans, Mental Health, Bob Woodruff, Brain Health, Traumatic Brain Injury, John Edwards, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Iraq, Lee Woodruff, Healthy Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

Sometimes Bob tells me he is not the person I married. And then, as I mention in the book, I laugh and reply "I am not either. I'm older, wiser and more wrinkled."

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