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 professional wrestler until a brain injury derailed his career. Rather than let his story end there, Nowinski then got a doctorate in behavioral neuroscience, wrote…
ReadWhen faced with an impending collision, the first instinct for many is to tense up and attempt to stabilize your body before the impact. This is especially true for football players who are told to tense their body to make a strong tackle without getting injured. However, new research from Stanford University suggests this technique…
ReadIn 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 the developed world, followed by suicide. Now, research suggests these two causes of death may be more interrelated than originally expected. According to findings published…
ReadKevin 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 of people who have gone through what Saum experienced died from their injuries. Instead, Saum has lived a full life since the injury on a…
ReadThe 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 this opens up a whole new way of thinking,” said lead author Bonnie Firestein, professor of cell biology and neuroscience at Rutgers University. “Because, if…
ReadIn 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 school-aged children with developing brains. The data was collected from nearly 15,000 students in grades 9 through 12, making it one of the larger assessments…
ReadIt’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 dazed players were “treated” for head-first collisions with being slapped and sprayed with water in the face. Now, Tuesday’s semifinal match between France and Belgium…
ReadWeight 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 diseases later in life. The study, published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR) indicate that new strategies may be needed to manage weight…
ReadThroughout 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 rough play style even helped lead him to two Stanley Cups. But, these days, he says he would give it all up if he had…
ReadWar 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 suffer in silence. While the NFL and Department of Defense have been forced to publicly reckon with their roles in placing people at risk for…
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