Athletes Face Higher Risk For Other Injuries After A Concussion
In the past few years, much attention has been paid to the long-term mental and physical risks of traumatic brain injury, especially in football. In the noise, it can be…
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Know The Signs Of A Concussion Before It Happens
With schools around the nation starting, school football and soccer teams are already practicing for the upcoming season, but that means these young athletes are putting themselves at risk for…
ReadChildren Experiencing Concussion Symptoms Face Problems At School
It is no surprise, but a new study has confirmed concussions can have a negative impact on a child’s academic performance. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, shows that…
ReadResearchers Hope To Gauge How Brain Injuries Impact Driving Ability
Concussions can impact numerous aspects of cognition that are likely to influence a person’s driving ability, including vision, reaction-time, and coordination. However, there has been very little research on just…
ReadThe Six Types of Concussion Symptoms [Infographic]
Diagnosing a concussion can sometimes be difficult, as each is different and symptoms can range wildly depending on the way the injury occurred and the severity of the injury. While…
ReadHow Soon Is Too Soon For Athletes To Return After Concussions?
High-contact sports such as football and hockey have made great advancements in how they manage brain injuries simply by mandating that athletes must be cleared by a health professional before…
ReadGet Ready For The Fall Sports Season By Learning The Signs Of Concussions
It won’t be long before countless families across the nation will start spending every Friday in the stands watching their local high school football team. Many are there to support…
ReadTeens With Concussion Related Vision Problems or Noise Sensitivity Likely to Have Emotional Symptoms
Emotional symptoms like anxiety and depression have been associated with concussions and traumatic brain injuries for years, but brain injuries are far from heterogeneous. While some brain injury victims experience…
ReadEmotional Symptoms May Not Appear Immediately In Concussed Children
Children who suffer a concussion may have some symptoms like a headache that appear right after their injury, but they can also have longer-lasting effects well after the physical symptoms…
ReadCan You Suffer a Concussion With No Symptoms?
Despite recent headlines proclaiming otherwise, we are still years away from a definitive test for concussions or traumatic brain injuries reaching the markets and the hands of healthcare professionals. Without…
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