High school girls in the United States are 56 percent more likely than boys to suffer a concussion in sports that are played by both genders, a recent study says.
Mild Head Hits May Be the Most Dangerous Over Time
Research in recent years says receiving many less severe hits to the head over time may be even more dangerous to the brain than a single concussion.
Is It a Concussion – or Worse? How You Can Tell
Millions of concussions occur each year. If you or a loved one suffer a blow to the head, watch for symptoms of a more severe brain injury.
10 Signs Your Child’s Concussion Is Serious — and What to Do
It can be hard to tell if a head injury is serious. If you suspect your child has a concussion, find out what to do. There are 10 red-flag symptoms that should prompt immediate medical attention.
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Protecting Athletes from Concussion an Ethical Obligation
Doctors have an ethical obligation to educate and protect athletes from sports concussion, says a new position paper from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The AAN, the largest professional association of neurologists, released the statement today. The position paper calls on doctors to make protecting the future mental and physical health of young athletes a … Read More
FDA Issues Warning on Concussion Supplements
If it were only that easy: take a pill and avoid a concussion. Problem is, no scientific evidence supports the claim that any dietary supplement is effective in the treatment or prevention of concussion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a strong warning recently about dietary supplements that claim to help you avoid … Read More
Dangerous Head Injury May Go Unnoticed
Generally, people have believed if a hit to the head didn’t cause a concussion, there was no brain injury either. Now, physicians are learning that even hard hits that do not cause concussion – called subconcussive hits – can still lead to changes in the brain. “Many impacts in sports are not mild,” says neurologist … Read More
