BDNF and Alzheimer’s: Can Growth Factors Boost the Brains Repair System?
The Story of BDNF and Alzheimer’s The human brain is constantly adapting to experience. Everyday it builds new connections, repairs damage, and keeps sign...
Month: February 2026
Beyond Symptoms: Molecular Recovery After a Concussion
[1] A concussion, a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), occurs when biomechanical force is applied to the brain and produces functional disturbances wit...
We are our Brain’s Protector
Nobody wants to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but what is there to do about it but hope it doesn’t happen to you? However, research shows that there ar...
Rest isn’t an optional pause: Concussion Recovery
Rest after a Traumatic Brain Injury is not just about symptom relief. It’s a vital biological process that allows the brain to repair itself. Without rest...
CTE: Not for You or Me
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, commonly known as CTE, is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated impacts to the head that lead to devastating mental a...
Repetition is Not the Answer: The Danger of Multiple Concussions
Underlying Physiology There are many underlying physiological functions involved in concussions. Increased amounts of calcium and sodium ions enter cells in the...
One Hit, a Lifetime of Change: Why Concussions Matter in the Developing Brain
Imagine a child taking a hard fall off a bike or a teenager colliding with another player on the football field. They might feel dizzy, sit out for a bit, and t...
More Than a Bump: What Really Happens in the Brain After a Concussion
Concussions and Neuroinflammation: What Happens After Impact When someone experiences a concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), the dama...
The Protein that Tangles the Brain: How Brain Injuries Affect Tau
TBIs & Tau Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are high impact forces that cause changes in brain function. Even mild TBIs effect the brain, and without proper ...