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The use of helmets by skiers and snowboarders decreases the risk and severity of head injuries and...
Sports concussion injuries are far more common than we like to believe. There are about 300,000...
Concussions and even lesser head impacts may speed up the brain's natural aging process by causing...
Instituting and enforcing rules that limit aggressive acts like bodychecking in ice hockey should...
In a study of ex-pro athletes, researchers found that a specialized imaging technique called...

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Brain Health

Don't ignore neurological symptoms

It is rare for a sports-related concussions to result in a more serious injury such as a skull fracture or hematoma. Nonetheless, it pays to be aware that catastrpohic injuries do sometimes occur as ...

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Neuroscience

GPS for the brain; the "connectome"

Athens, Ga.- University of Georgia researchers have developed a map of the human brain that shows great promise as a new guide to the inner workings of the body's most complex and critical organ.

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Resources

CDC: Return-to-school guide for school professionals
  • School professionals play an important role in the health of all students. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussion is important, as is managing their return to school ...
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