Brett Favre says he suffered concussions from 90% of tackles
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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Study finds more than half of prisoners have TBI
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…
ReadCan xenon gas prevent blast-related traumatic brain injury?
The vast majority of traumatic brain injuries are the result of blunt force trauma – striking your head against either the ground or an object. This can also be caused…
ReadFormer WWE wrestler Mark Henry pledges his brain to CTE research
Former professional wrestler, Olympian, and powerlifter Mark Henry has earned his title as the World’s Strongest Man time and time again throughout his career. Now that he is retired, though,…
ReadResearchers find strongest evidence yet linking TBI to dementia
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…
ReadVA works with PINK Concussions to encourage PTSD and TBI research in women
Donated brains have become an integral part of research into both chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the vast majority of brains donated to brain banks…
ReadBrett Favre explores concussions in football with a new documentary
Throughout his nearly 20 years in the NFL, Brett Favre suffered a number of injuries. However, few of those injuries have had anywhere near the lasting impact of Favre’s concussions.…
ReadMotorcycle drivers and passengers face high risk for TBI – helmet or no helmet
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…
ReadLink between stomach and brain could lead to dangerous “feedback loop” after TBI
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…
ReadSome football positions may be riskier for concussions that others
These days, just about everyone knows football is a dangerous sport for your brain. But, what they might not know is that some positions may be riskier than others. A…
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