Even young athletes are at risk for CTE
A new study suggests that it’s not just older professional athletes who should be concerned about CTE.
Force of hits, not just number, raises CTE risk
New research on CTE finds that the force of hits was critical in whether former football players developed the brain disease later in life.
Exercise soon after concussion may speed recovery
People who got light exercise within 48 hours of a concussion had their symptoms resolve in about half the time as those who waited more than a week.
Early tackle football boosts risk of later brain decline
People who start playing tackle football at an early age or play it for more than 11 years have a greater risk of brain decline later.
91% of former NFL players in study had CTE
Researchers have diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied, or 91.7%.
91% of former NFL players in study had CTE
Researchers have diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied, or 91.7%.
Mild TBI ups risk of emotional problems in kids
Even mild TBI, or traumatic brain injury, increases the risk of a child having emotional or behavioral issues, research finds.
Concussion test may flag some of the wrong symptoms
A tool used to diagnose concussion may misidentify symptoms like fatigue and neck pain that are actually the results of intense exercise and not a brain injury.
One-legged stance tests balance after concussion
A 30-second single-leg stance could be an effective way to detect subtle deficiencies in a child’s balance after a concussion, research shows.