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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

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

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·November 29, 2018·3 min read

Youth Football Changes Nerve Fibers in Brain

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.

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·November 19, 2018·6 min read

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

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

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·November 5, 2018·2 min read

Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

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.

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·November 4, 2018·5 min read

Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

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.

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·September 4, 2018·4 min read

Concussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain Cells

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.

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·June 19, 2018·6 min read

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

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.

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·May 7, 2018·5 min read

Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion

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.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

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

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.

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·April 19, 2018·5 min read

Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reveals veterans who suffered a concussion are at a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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·April 16, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Researchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.

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·April 10, 2018·6 min read

Study Confirms Link Between TBI and Dementia

A new, large scale study reveals people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia than those without a history of TBI.

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concussion

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

Youth Football Changes Nerve Fibers in Brain

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

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

Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion

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

Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Study Confirms Link Between TBI and Dementia

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Brain’s Hidden Circuitry for Risk and Reward Uncovered

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