A concussion is more than just a bump to the head; it involves complex physiological changes in the brain. At its core, a concussion triggers: ・An inflammatory response: The brain is much more than a ...

Concussion protocol for youth sports is changing in a major way. Traditionally, guidance has been to rest and limit activity. Research now shows controlled aerobic workouts restore blood to the brain ...

Kids can get head injuries in any number of ways, and a recent study explored how recovery differs when a concussion is a result of a sports injury versus non-sports related. The researchers learned ...

Omega-3 salad, by Claudia Zapata Elliott, health ambassador for Methodist Healthcare, registered dietitian and founder of the Diplomacy Diet. Read full article: Small changes, big impact: Simple ...

Most people expect concussion recovery to follow a predictable timeline — a few days of rest, maybe a week or two of taking it easy, then back to normal life. But for roughly 10 to 15 percent of ...

The best predictor of a speedy recovery after a sports-related concussion is simply the initial symptom burden as measured by the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS), a new study suggests. Other ...

Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change ...

A new study, presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, shows college students take significantly more time to recover from a concussion than ...

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function. Recovery involves physical and mental rest to allow the brain to heal. One common question is whether drinking ...