Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a public health concern which affects individuals, families, and society as a whole. It occurs when an external force disrupts t...
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Necessary Action in Concussion Recovery
Rest, Rest, and More Rest Physical and mental rest are the primary recovery recommendations for those suffering from a concussion. Cognitive and physical rest s...
Savant Syndrome: Prodigious Talent in Autism
Characteristics of Savant Syndrome Individuals with savant syndrome are characterized by remarkable abilities in specific categories, such as music, memory, or ...
Concussion: Not Something to Be Taken Lightly
Kari grew up loving to ride horses. When she was 20 years old, she was riding and ended up falling off as her horse was going over a jump. She hit her head pret...
Sex, Drugs, and Rock-n-Roll (and Concussions)
It seems as though every time we turn around some prominent NFL retiree is committing suicide, tired of being afflicted by the effects of the repeated concussio...
Concussion recovery time varies on individual basis
Concussion is a common accident experienced by people of all ages. It can be a result of a fall, a hit to the head or any type of traumatic brain injury. Sports...