A Single Concussion Causes Changes In The Brain
It is well established at this point that repeated traumatic brain injuries can have permanent effects on the brains of patients, but a new study suggests just a single concussion may cause…
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Barbara Walters Returns To The View After Concussion
After six weeks away from the screen, Barbara Walters made her return to the View today. Walters fell and hit her head at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington the…
ReadNeck Strength is a Predictor of TBI Risk in Athletes
It has long been suspected that neck strength played a role in determining how susceptible a person is to brain injury, especially considering females have consistently had higher concussion rates…
ReadSanjay Gupta Explains Why We Need To Call Concussions a Brain Injury
Just because it is now officially the off-season for the NFL doesn’t mean the NFL’s woes are going away. The game is played by men who average 250 pounds, with…
ReadActor Larry Miller Recovering From Near-Fatal Brain Injury
Despite the dangers of brain injury, most make full recoveries from TBI. Last April, actor Larry Miller, known for his roles in The Nutty Professor and 10 Things I Hate…
ReadCognitive Deficits Are Present Two Months After Concussion
When an athlete suffers a traumatic brain injury, it is recommended they be pulled from play and practice for roughly a week. The idea underlying this suggestion is that TBI…
ReadNew Study Links Retired Football Players To Depression and Cognitive Impairment
A new study exploring the link between football and brain injury is contributing to the evidence that a career in football can have life-long effects on the brains and the…
ReadWhat Can We Learn From Hillary Clinton’s Concussion?
Most of the concussions I find myself talking about are the result of sports injuries or car accidents, but it is easy to forget that falls are actually the leading…
ReadKnowing What To Spot Right After A Concussion Could Save A Life
The time immediately following a brain injury is hugely important in telling how bad the damage really is. While the majority of brain injuries are minor, there are a large…
Read‘Are You OK?’ Isn’t a Medical Test for TBI
Many are asking whether University of Arizona quarterback Matt Scott had a concussion, and even more are asking if Coach Rich Rodriguez put Scott in more danger by keeping him…
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