Neck-strengthening exercises may protect athletes from concussions
Researchers say the neck-strengthening exercises may be crucial for prevention concussions in athletes.
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Hockey star Rick Nash retires due to lasting concussion symptoms
Hockey star and Olympic gold medal winner Rick Nash is retiring from the NHL after 15 seasons, all because of concussions. Nash experienced a concussion in March but has been…
ReadMayo Clinic experts release new recommendations to reduce concussions in hockey
Medical experts from the renowned Mayo Clinic have released new recommendations that could change the way hockey is played in youth leagues in order to reduce the risk and severity…
Read1 in 20 young football players get concussions each season according to new study
New research suggests that young football players are even more likely to experience brain injuries than previously believed. According to the report published recently in The Journal of Pediatrics, football…
ReadFDA Approves New No-Baseline Concussion Test
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new non-invasive concussion test that promises to diagnose brain injuries without prior baseline testing by using a four-minute eye tracking test.…
ReadAccess to athletic trainers is important for fast concussion diagnoses
One of the biggest hurdles in effectively tracking and reducing the effects of concussions is simply getting athletes to report their injuries. Countless studies have shown that a number of…
ReadNon-concussive head impacts may still cause vision problems
One of the least recognized but perhaps most disruptive symptoms after a concussion is vision impairment. While some experience difficulty focusing their eyes after a brain injury, others say they…
ReadOne of the most at-risk groups for TBI continues to go unrecognized
When we think of the victims of traumatic brain injuries, a few groups always come to mind – athletes, veterans, children, and the elderly. But, there is another group that…
ReadThe Most Important Things You Need To Know After a Concussion
If you or someone you know recently had a concussion, your head is undoubtedly swirling with questions and concerns. Not only is there the issue of what to do immediately…
ReadNew research suggests dialysis may cause progressive brain injury
Treatment for kidney failure may soon involve brain injury management, as a new study shows that dialysis is linked to short-term ‘cerebral stunting’ and long-term progressive brain injury when undergoing…
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