Dialing Back on Screen Time Could Speed Concussion Recovery
A randomized controlled trial showed that limiting the use of electronic devices in the first two days following a concussion is associated with a…
A randomized controlled trial showed that limiting the use of electronic devices in the first two days following a concussion is associated with a…
Shreya Mcleod, a titled sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, and James F. Donnelly, a lecturer and researcher in Psychology at Southern Cross University, share insights…
As part of our Perspectives series, Being Patient spoke with Judith Gates about her husband’s dementia diagnosis following his years as a professional soccer…
A recent study shows that almost three-quarters of concussions sustained by college football players occurred during practice, where coaches and trainers have the most…
New research paves the way for a future in which concussions — which are often missed — could be detected on the spot with…
The blood-brain barrier is a wall of defense between toxins and pathogens in the bloodstream, and the brain. Blood-brain barrier damage has been linked…
Studies have repeatedly shown that contact sports like hockey and football lead to repeated brain injuries that can cause CTE. However, research has also…