With winter and the holidays approaching, many athletes and families are heading to the mountains for skiing and snowboarding. These sports bring excitement, fresh air, and an exhilarating “high-risk, high-reward” feeling. They also come with a risk of head injuries. A major scientific review article, “An Evidence Based Review: Efficacy of Safety Helmets in Reduction […]
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A study by leading researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center entitled, “The Prevalence of Undiagnosed Concussions in Athletes,” published in The Journal of Trauma, revealed almost one-third of athletes who come in for a concussion report having had a previous head impact that caused concussion symptoms, but were never diagnosed. This is
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Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for brain recovery after a concussion, yet it’s often overlooked. Many people experience sleep problems in the days or weeks following a head injury, including trouble falling asleep, waking frequently during the night, or feeling unusually tired during the day. While these symptoms can be frustrating, science
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