Posts Tagged ‘concussions’
By Paul Stone On October 10th, 2014
There are a fair amount of misconceptions surrounding concussions, and Medical Xpress reports two new studies suggest these widespread misunderstandings and myths could be hindering the treatment and recovery of…
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By Paul Stone On October 3rd, 2014
Concussions in football are far from abnormal, and it isn’t unheard of for athletes to continue competing after suffering a brain injury on the field. A few years ago, it…
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By Paul Stone On September 19th, 2014
Documents filed last week in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia say nearly a third of former NFL players are likely to develop cognitive problems serious enough to be eligible for…
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By Paul Stone On August 28th, 2014
It seems like I see a new supplement advertised for treating traumatic brain injuries and concussions every day, which is very interesting seeing as brain injuries are still a very…
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By Paul Stone On August 20th, 2014
As the issue of brain injuries in football has become a larger concern over the past few years, high school football had experienced a dip in participation. For four years,…
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By Paul Stone On August 19th, 2014
It has been repeatedly shown that different types of helmets have a very minimal effect on stopping concussions from occurring, and now a new study shows says the risk of…
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By Paul Stone On July 24th, 2014
This morning, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 27, after seven seasons in the league. Many sourced are indicating the…
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By Paul Stone On July 21st, 2014
The common concussion is typically thought to be of little risk, but a new study published in Neurology shows that even mild traumatic brain injury can cause brain damage, including…
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By Paul Stone On July 16th, 2014
I don’t know anyone without at least a loose idea of what concussions are, but when it comes to the details things get a bit messier. Due to a combination…
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By Paul Stone On June 24th, 2014
There are an astounding amount of myths related to concussions and traumatic brain injuries. I’ve previously shared an infographic debunking several of the widely believed myths about concussions, but there…
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