It is commonly believed that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is the result of concussions, thanks to football’s current issues handling concussions on the field and the high rate of CTE…
ReadA former high school basketball player was awarded a $5.87 million settlement in a recent court case that could have significant implications for how schools across the country handle…
ReadA specific gene variant associated with Alzheimer’s disease may also carry a link with more severe psychiatric issues following a traumatic brain injury, according to a recent study conducted by…
ReadChildren’s brains are constantly changing and growing. Unfortunately, that means they are also more vulnerable to brain injuries and can be more susceptible to long-term effects of concussions or traumatic…
ReadAccording to official statements from the National Hockey League (NHL), there is absolutely no link between the repetitive hits and crashes in hockey and the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy…
ReadChronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive brain trauma. You’ve likely heard of it as the brain disease affecting former NFL players who experienced numerous concussions…
ReadA new wave of studies has completely reshaped how we view the link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. While it has long been believed that TBI is linked…
ReadThere are many reasons it can be dangerous to return to sports or other physical activities too soon after a concussion, one of the most significant being the increased risk…
ReadTraumatic brain injuries are often called the “signature injury” of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan because so many service members returned home with brain injuries. Injuries caused by anyone…
ReadWhen it comes to brain injuries in sports, you’d think it is the big collisions you need to watch out for. However, a growing body of evidence suggests the smaller…
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