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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 26, 2018·3 min read

Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

A new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.

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·September 17, 2018·5 min read

How the Brain Bounces Back

A new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.

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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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·June 12, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·May 18, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·May 14, 2018·5 min read

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.

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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.