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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

PET imaging of former NFL players who exhibited cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms linked to CTE showed higher levels of tau in areas of the brain associated with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Adolescent Athletes ‘Prescribed’ Aerobic Exercise Recover Faster From Concussions

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 4, 2019

A new study reports teenage athletes who suffered concussion while playing sport recovered faster when they participated in a supervised aerobic exercise program.... Read More...

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Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 30, 2019

Researchers report 1 in 5 people are at risk of experiencing mental health conditions, such as PTSD or major depressive disorder, within 6 months of suffering mTBI.... Read More...

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How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

A new study sheds light on why repeated concussions may contribute to the development of seizures. ... Read More...

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Youth Football Changes Nerve Fibers in Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2018

Researchers report repeated blows to the head as a result of playing youth football has implications for brain development. The study revealed players had alterations to the nerve fibers in the corpus callosum.... Read More...

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Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers say a single season of playing high school football is all it takes to cause microscopic alterations to the structure of the brain. ... Read More...

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Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders. ... Read More...

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Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2018

Researchers find evidence of cognitive issues and miRNA biomarkers, indicating brain injuries from concussions or head-to-head contact, in college football players. The findings indicated lasting damage caused by sports related concussions occur earlier than expected.... Read More...

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Concussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2018

A new study reports two weeks following a concussion, myelin surrounding neurons appear to loosen. However, the loosening returns to normal two months after a concussion, researchers say.... Read More...

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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

A new study adds to growing evidence that concussions can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers report the likelihood of developing dementia was found to double following a concussion, even when consciousness wasn't lost, in a veteran study. ... Read More...

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Youth Tackle Football Participation Linked to Early Onsite of Cognitive and Emotional Problems

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

A new study of football players who were diagnosed with CTE reveals those who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 had earlier onset of emotional and cognitive problems.... Read More...

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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

Adolescent Athletes ‘Prescribed’ Aerobic Exercise Recover Faster From Concussions

Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

Youth Football Changes Nerve Fibers in Brain

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

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Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Concussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain Cells

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

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Youth Tackle Football Participation Linked to Early Onsite of Cognitive and Emotional Problems