Posts Tagged ‘HealthDay’
By Paul Stone On August 29th, 2014
A small study suggests that concussion recoveries may regress subtly after athletes return to exercise and activity. According to the findings, athletes who have seemingly recovered showed small worsening in specific mental activities once they stop resting and begin exercising again. The study, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, examined…
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By Paul Stone On February 27th, 2014
Since concussions and traumatic brain injuries captured the nation’s attention the hunt has been on to find a single simple test that can quickly and reliably identify those who have suffered a brain injury. This is especially true in athletics, where millions upon millions of dollars have been invested in hopes to find a way…
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By Paul Stone On December 10th, 2013
Most of the effects high altitude has on the body are well documented, but researchers from the University of Colorado School of Public Health believe they have discovered a new way altitude affects the body. They believe higher altitudes lower the risk of concussion. The researchers found that high school athletes who play at higher…
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