Even “mild” concussions increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Even a “mild” concussion that heals within a week or two may have lifelong repercussions according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. The results, from a study…
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Brain Injuries May Change Your Genes Putting You At Risk For Later Disease
Brain injuries can have a huge impact on both your brain and your body. But, new research suggests brain injuries can be felt on an even deeper level too. According…
ReadTBI May Not Contribute To Alzheimer’s After All
People who experience a traumatic brain injury and lose consciousness may be at higher risk for developing Parkinson’s disease later in life. However, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine…
ReadTBI In Older Age Increases Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Individuals over the age of 55 who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study recently published in Annals of Neurology.…
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