CTE may start developing as early as high school
Because it takes so long for the telltale symptoms to appear, many think of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as something that is only a concern for older athletes or veterans.…
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Rebel Wilson reveals she suffered a concussion, but not how you would think
In the new film, “Isn’t It Romantic”, Rebel Wilson’s character Natalie experiences something strangely common in movies. She suffers a terrible brain injury that miraculously helps improve her life –…
ReadThe Return of the XFL and Alternative Football Leagues Celebrates The Dark Days of Football
While the NFL continues to make changes aimed at reducing the number of brain injuries in the league, a vocal contingent of fans bemoans the loss of “real football”. Now,…
ReadBob Costas says he was fired from the Super Bowl because of his concussion comments
When longtime broadcaster Bob Costas was suddenly pulled from NBC’s coverage of the Super Bowl last year, many believed it may have been related to his increasing outspokenness about the…
ReadTommy “Mr. Falcon” Nobis had worst possible form of CTE when he died
Football was one of the few constants for Tommy “Mr. Falcon” Nobis. Even after he retired as a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, he quickly assumed a position as the…
ReadAerobic exercise may speed up concussion recovery
Sometimes it feels like everyone is telling you to do opposite things after a concussion. Some doctors and experts stress that rest is essential, while others will say it is…
Read1 in 5 experience symptoms of PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder after mild TBI
A new study helps bring the link between concussions and mental health issues into clear light, as it reveals that approximately 1-in-5 people with concussions also experience significant mental health…
ReadBoxer Adonis Stevenson is relearning to walk and speak two months after TBI
Nearly two months after suffering a dramatic brain injury in a title fight, boxer Adonis Stevenson’s family says he has begun to speak and walk with assistance.
ReadConcussions in the NFL dropped nearly 25% in 2018
According to new figures released by the NFL, the number of concussions on the league dropped nearly 25% throughout the last season.
ReadNew study sheds light on why seizures happen after TBI
A new animal study may provide some much-needed insight into the relationship between brain injury and epilepsy.
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