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Traumatic brain injury impairs hormone production, disrupting sleep, cognition, and memory

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2020

Growth hormone replacement therapy for those with mild traumatic brain injury helped improve cognition, anxiety, and depression while reducing fatigue and sleep disturbances. ... Read More...

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Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2020

Alzheimer's patients who used antipsychotics had a 29% increased risk of head injury and a 22% higher risk of TBI compared to others with the neurodegenerative disease who did not use the medications.... Read More...

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Blue light can help heal mild traumatic brain injury

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

Daily, early morning exposure to blue light therapy can help the healing process in people suffering from mild traumatic brain injury.... Read More...

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Ketogenic diet reduces aggression after concussion

Neuroscience NewsDecember 28, 2019

Male fruit flies fed a ketone supplemented diet expressed reduced levels of aggression following concussion than those who were not exposed to the dietary intervention.... Read More...

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How brain injury can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2019

Traumatic brain injury caused five times as many neurons in the amygdala to be active during white noise exposure in rats. Altered sensory processing within subcortical sensory-emotional networks following TBI impacts the facilitation of traumatic memory and may contribute to the development of PTSD.... Read More...

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Routine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2019

It is well documented that professional boxing causes neurological impairment. A new study reveals routine sparring can cause short term impairments in brain-muscle communication and a decrease in memory performance.... Read More...

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Number of years in NFL plus certain positions portend greater risk for cognitive and mental health problems

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2019

Longer career length and playing specific positions put NFL players at greater risk of developing cognitive problems and mental health issues. Playing for 10 or more seasons increased the risks for depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment twice as much than those who played for a single season. For every five seasons of play, the risks increase 20% for cognitive impairment. Those most at risk are running backs, linebackers and those who played special teams positions. ... Read More...

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Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2019

Former NFL players who received a concussion while playing are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Researchers speculate the reason could be damage to the pituitary gland caused by concussion may spark a cascade of hormonal changes.... Read More...

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Routine hits playing football cause damage to the brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2019

Sustained hits following one season of playing football are enough to cause structural alterations to the brain. When players sustain a concussion, structural brain integrity decreases, and levels of tau increase. Researchers say, while concussions are a prime concern for those who play football, sustained hits also pose a threat to neurological health.... Read More...

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How a side hit to the head could damage brain and lead to concussion

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2019

Side impact to the head can lead to rotational accelerations what cause mechanical vibrations to concentrate in the corpus callosum and periventricular region of the brain. Trauma to the side of the head can lead to concussions.... Read More...

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Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in under-19s caused by consumer products

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

A new study identifies specific consumer products related to non-fatal brain injuries in children between the ages of 0 to 19. For infants, the leading cause of head injury is falling from beds, while in the teenage group, sporting equipment was the leading cause of TBI.... Read More...

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Hit your head, lose your sense of smell

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

Over 50% of patients with mild traumatic brain injury reported their sense of smell was diminished following concussion. The effect does not appear to be long term. ... Read More...

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Traumatic brain injury impairs hormone production, disrupting sleep, cognition, and memory

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

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Hit your head, lose your sense of smell