Why Reducing Stress Might Speed Up Concussion Recovery
Most concussions heal fairly quickly. Eighty percent of concussions are fully recovered from within a month. This is a testament to the brain’s incredible ability to repair damage. Concussions heal [...]
How to Keep Your Kid Safe From Concussions
Concussions can be scary for parents. A concussion is an invisible injury that affects a young athlete’s brain and can only be detected by watching carefully for symptoms. For too [...]
New Rules For U.S. Youth Soccer Leagues Aim to Reduce Concussions
One of the hottest topics in sports right now is concussions. As more research is being done, people are finding out how serious a concussion can be, and how often [...]
What Doctors Aren’t Telling You About Your Kid’s Concussion Recovery
Concussions can be traumatic for young athletes and their parents. It's one of the last things you want your child to have to deal with. But sports are played at [...]
To Prevent Concussions, This Collar Restricts Bloodflow From Your Brain. Can it Really Work?
Perhaps we’ve been thinking about concussion prevention the wrong way. Rather than trying to protect the head from the outside with large, padded helmets, new research indicates that a more [...]
Will Smith Stars in Sports Drama ‘Concussion’
The sports drama Concussion, centering on the difficult journey of forensic neuropathologist and whistle blower Dr. Bennet Omalu, who first discovered football-related brain trauma in a pro player, stars Will [...]
‘Head Health Challenge’ Finalists Might Shape the Future of Concussion Prevention
Earlier this month, Under Armour, the NFL and GE announced the seven winners of the second round of their Head Health Challenge. The goal of Head Health is to increase overall [...]
Can Neck Strength Reduce Concussions in Women’s Soccer?
Girls soccer ranks second only to American football in the number of reported concussions [1]. Many measures have been taken to address and manage brain...
Study Indicates Sideline Concussion Diagnosis Is Possible
New research out of Sweden shows a potential avenue for diagnosing concussions on the sideline. The study, which focused on the blood protein S100B, was conducted on 288 Swedish professional hockey [...]
STUDY: Blood Test May Diagnose Concussions Conclusively
Photo: AP Concussions are tricky business for several reasons. First, although sometimes it’s obvious when an athlete has taken a serious blow to the head and needs to [...]