The Basics Everyone Should Know About TBI [Infographic]
Sometimes writing about traumatic brain injury facts doesn’t get the point across well enough. Saying that more than 1.7 million cases of TBI occur every year, as the CDC has…
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Too Much Soccer Heading Leads To Brain Injury
New evidence is making it more and more clear that heading a soccer ball could be a problem over a prolonged period of time. Previous research has suggested this, and…
ReadWhat Is The Cause of the Gender Gap in Concussions
While almost all of the coverage about traumatic brain injury lately seems to focus on well-paid adult males, there are many more young men and women suffering concussions during competitive sports. Women…
ReadThose Affected By Boston Marathon Explosions At Risk For TBI
Yesterday the world watched as bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. So far three have died, and over 140 people were injured. Despite the sadness and…
ReadPrince Harry Becomes Patron To Brain Injury Charity
Prince Harry will be following in his mother’s footsteps this month, as he travels to the city of Nottingham as part of his new role as royal patron of the…
ReadRiddell Loses Colorado Brain Injury Lawsuit
A recent court decision could have serious implications for the NFL as a judge has awarded a $3.1 million judgment to a brain damaged Colorado high school student and his…
ReadSimple Tips To Prevent Brain Injury
Sport concussions get the majority of the press lately when it comes to brain injuries. High profile stars, billion dollar businesses, and the conflicting emotions about injuries resulting from gladiatorial sports we…
ReadArkansas Signs Unusual Youth-Concussion Law
In the past two three years, the majority of states have passed legislation governing youth concussions, and especially how they are managed in sports. As of April 5th, Arkansas joined…
ReadResearchers Find New Target For TBI Treatment
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science indicates that drug intervention to minimize intercellular signaling between astrocytes after traumatic brain injury can reduce long term…
ReadMindfulness-Based Congnitive Therapy Helps Relieve Depression In TBI Patients
Recent research out off Lakehead University and St. Joseph’s Care Group in Thunder Bay, Canada suggest that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can help relieve symptoms of depression in individuals with…
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