Stanford football team uses VR to catch concussions as they happen
Concussions remain one of the most pressing issues for the world of football, with no easy answers in sight. To help protect their players, many leagues and teams of all…
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Veterans with TBI may live with severe headaches years later
Veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries during their deployment may live with severe headaches for years after their injury, according to the findings of a new study presented at the…
ReadWarren Sapp announces he will donate his brain to CTE research in poignant video
Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Famer Warren Sapp announced today that he will be donating his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation for research into traumatic brain injuries (TBI)…
ReadGrieving Without End
As we think about brain injury it is important to consider that the injury not only affects the person, but those around them. The Loss of Self which the person experiences and the Ambiguous Loss felt by their loved ones are aspects of brain injury which need to be addressed during the rehabilitation process and, in many cases, long after rehabilitation is over.
ReadUFC Fighter Dies from Brain Injury in Boxing Match
Tim Hague, a 34-year old UFC fighter, died on Sunday, June 18, 2017 after sustaining a severe brain injury in a boxing match in Alberta. His death from brain injury brings the risks of boxing and UFC fighting into sharper focus.
ReadChicago Bears linebacker says it took months to recover from latest concussion
In just his first year in the NFL, 24-year-old Leonard Floyd sustained two separate concussions. Sadly, this may seem commonplace for an athlete competing at the highest level in one…
ReadMale athletes hide concussions to avoid looking “weak”
Young men and women in high school athletics are becoming increasingly aware of the signs and risks of concussion, but a new study shows the male athletes are significantly less…
ReadTBI may cause depression and anxiety in children more than a decade later
When a child suffers a traumatic brain injury, medical professionals watch for a number of symptoms or warning signs commonly associated with the injury. Those include issues like headaches, nausea,…
ReadShould you stop exercising after a concussion? New research says no.
While a lot has changed regarding concussions in the past few years, one thing has largely remained the same. When someone visits a doctor with a brain injury, they are…
ReadEye-tracking device may be able to identify dangerous brain swelling
For many people who experience a traumatic brain injury, the bump to the head is just the start of their problems. The first response of an injured brain is to…
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