Former professional wrestler, Olympian, and powerlifter Mark Henry has earned his title as the World’s Strongest Man time and time again throughout his career. Now that he is retired, though, he says he is working to leave an even larger impact on the world. This week, the former World Heavyweight champion revealed that he has…
ReadInfamous YouTube personality Logan Paul’s career has been marked by tasteless stunts, shameless pandering, and controversial events – such as filming a dead body in Japan, speaking about the belief the earth is flat, and announcing he would “go gay” for a month. Now, he is claiming all of his antics and controversy may be…
ReadTreatment 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 years of treatment. The Baltimore injury law firm said that they had a lot of cases where people got kidney injuries and later developed brain…
ReadWhen faced with an impending auto accident or collision, the first instinct for many is to tense up and attempt to stabilize your body before the impact. This is also true for football players who are told to tense their body to make a strong tackle without getting injured. However, new research from Stanford University…
ReadThis weekend, millions will be watching as jockey Mike Smith rides Justify in an attempt to win a Triple Crown. However, few are prepared in the event of a head injury on the track. Unlike the majority of sports these days, horse racing still continues without the protection of a concussion protocol for jockeys, despite…
ReadAfter a concussion, most people are told to avoid electronic devices like televisions or smartphones because it is believed that they can worsen the brain’s ability to heal. However, a new study published in the journal Brain Injury suggests using a specific smartphone app every day may actually be able to help people recover their…
ReadWe are thrilled to welcome back Michael Mason to the NRI and Brookhaven Hospital team! Michael made many contributions during his previous eight year tenure here, including the launch of our blog, NeuroNotes. He is the author of Head Cases: Stories of Brain Injury and its Aftermath, published in 2008, which Oliver Sacks described at…
ReadWhen Craig J. Phillips was 10 he had a severe brain injury which has impacted his life. Craig went on to complete a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and operates Second Chance to Live which provides inspiration and help to people living with brain injury disabilities. Craig’s articles and videos are part of a tremendous…
ReadMark Gastineau, a retired defensive end with the New York Jets, revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson Syndrome and Dementia. Gastineau played 1o years with the New York Jets.
ReadAnyone keeping up with the NFL knows about the league’s “concussion crisis” and the high risk of experiencing a brain injury playing the sport. However, it is often forgotten that concussions can happen anywhere, anytime. Green Bay Packer fans got a fresh reminder of this today, as Packers running back James Starks was sidelined for…
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