Concussions and suicide have long had a murky connection, especially following the high-profile deaths of football players with CTE like Junior Seau and Aaron Hernandez. However, the links have been poorly understood, with limited research on the topic. Now, a new study published in JAMA Neurology this week has found hard evidence that a concussion…
ReadA recent study conducted by concussion experts around the world suggests that former professional athletes who have experienced just four or five concussions during their career were 1.5 times more likely to experience mental health issues. The athletes were significantly more likely to report problems with sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression later in life. For…
ReadDespite all the research and headlines released about concussions over the past few years, there is still a shocking amount we don’t know about these brain injuries – especially when it comes to how they affect us in the long-run. There has been some evidence to suggest concussions could contribute to long-term issues with memory…
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