How the Brain Bounces Back
A new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.... Read More...
TBI
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Content of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma Levels
Researchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy.... Read More...
Brain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling Treatment
Using brain simulations, researchers report emergency cooling techniques could help to minimize long term damage that arises as a result of birth complications and limit the effects of stroke.... Read More...
Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI
A new study has linked the APOE4 gene to mental health issues some people face following TBI. Researchers report people with the APOE4 gene had significantly higher scores for depression, PTSD and anxiety following TBI than those without the genetic variant. ... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Can a Brain Injury Change Who You Are?
A new article looks at how TBI can force personality changes in patients.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Neural Fingerprints of Altruism
A new neuroimaging study of war veterans with TBI reveals some interesting insights into brain areas associated with altruism.... Read More...