Chris Nowinski talks concussions in sports on recent podcast
If anyone can claim the title of being a brain injury expert, it is Chris Nowinski. He played football while studying at Harvard. Then, he went on to become a…
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Can you prevent a brain injury by angling your head and neck a specific way?
When faced with an impending auto accident or collision, the first instinct for many is to tense up and attempt to stabilize your body before the impact. This is also…
ReadTBI may nearly double a person’s risk for suicide
In the past, research has indicated that traumatic brain injury – often caused by falls, car crashes, or sports – is the leading cause of death for young adults in…
ReadAfter Second-Impact Syndrome, Kevin Saum’s Podcast Aims To Change Football From The Inside
Kevin Saum shouldn’t be here today. After a severe brain injury and second-impact syndrome, it is almost unheard of to make a full recovery with no disability. Approximately half…
ReadTwo newly discovered compounds could lead to revolutionary treatments
The discovery two compounds could form the basis for a future traumatic brain injury treatment, according to a 10-year-long study published in the journal Neurobiology of Disease. “I think that…
ReadOver 15% of all high school students say they have had a concussion
In the past year, more than 15% of all high schoolers have experienced at least one concussion, according to a new CDC report highlighting the prevalence of brain injuries in…
ReadWorld Cup semifinal brings soccer’s concussion problem into focus
It’s not a World Cup without several shocking scenes that highlight how little FIFA really cares about concussions. This year’s international competition has already been criticized for incidents where players…
ReadWeight gain after TBI could have long-term health consequences
Weight changes are common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), but new research indicates becoming overweight or obese after a moderate to severe TBI also raises the risk of chronic…
ReadFormer pro hockey player blasts the NHL’s handling of brain injuries
Throughout his nine seasons in the NHL, Daniel Carcillo was known as an enforcer – the guy most likely to start a fight or brutally crash into other players. His…
ReadDomestic violence survivors face the real concussion crisis
War veterans. Football players. Victims of domestic abuse. All of these are among the most vulnerable to repeated head trauma that can have lifelong implications, but only one continues to…
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