Articles for Tag: "head injury"

Can better sleep help with concussion symptoms? 
Can better sleep help with concussion symptoms?
More restful sleep may hold the key to improving outcomes for those who have suffered mild traumatic brain injury.
Can post-concussion symptoms in kids be predicted? 
Can post-concussion symptoms in kids be predicted?
A new scoring system could help doctors prevent long-term issues after a child’s concussion.
New test better predicts kids’ post-concussion problems 
New test better predicts kids’ post-concussion problems
Will symptoms like headaches, dizziness and anxiety persist? Here’s what you should know.
Anatomy of a brain injury 
Anatomy of a brain injury
An expert on brain injuries explains what happens during a concussion, its long-term effects and best ways to prevent it.
Soccer players who frequently ‘head’ the ball may be hurting their brain 
Soccer players who frequently ‘head’ the ball may be hurting their brain
Researchers say repetitive “heading” may damage brain cells over time, study finds.
Depression linked to concussions in football players 
Depression linked to concussions in football players
Depression is far more common among retired pro football players than people of the same age who didn’t spend years getting their heads banged around […]