Posts Tagged ‘TBI’
By Paul Stone On June 1st, 2018
Cognitive training is able to not only reduce depression levels after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), but can even improve overall brain health according to new findings published in the…
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By Paul Stone On May 22nd, 2018
A former high school basketball player was awarded a $5.87 million settlement in a recent court case that could have significant implications for how schools across the country handle…
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By Paul Stone On May 7th, 2018
A new wave of studies has completely reshaped how we view the link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. While it has long been believed that TBI is linked…
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By Paul Stone On May 1st, 2018
Traumatic brain injuries are often called the “signature injury” of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan because so many service members returned home with brain injuries. Injuries caused by anyone…
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By Paul Stone On April 12th, 2018
People with a history of traumatic brain injury are significantly more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease compared to those with no record of TBI, according to the largest…
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By Paul Stone On March 5th, 2018
Brett Favre has infamously only been knocked out once in his 20-year professional football career. The moment came on his very last play, capping off a record-breaking career with a…
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By Paul Stone On February 27th, 2018
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have been associated with memory problems, behavioral issues, and difficulty controlling anger. So, it might not be surprising to hear a UK study has found more…
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By Paul Stone On February 1st, 2018
There has long been a body of anecdotal evidence associating traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia, but the connection has remained largely unclear. Now, a team of researchers from Umea…
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By Paul Stone On January 2nd, 2018
Motorcycle riders and their passengers face a uniquely high risk for traumatic brain injuries, especially if they neglect to put on a helmet. This might seem like common sense, but…
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By Paul Stone On December 7th, 2017
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine say they’ve discovered a relationship between the brain and stomach that could reshape how we think about brain injuries. According to…
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