Concussion: doing physiotherapy quickly reduces symptoms
People who have had a concussion should see a physiotherapist promptly to reduce the risk of lingering symptoms, a new ...
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Postpartum: history of concussion could impact mothers’ mental health
A Canadian team has identified a correlation between a history of concussion and the risk of developing a mental health ...
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A link established between domestic violence and concussions among young people
The physical, psychological and sexual abuse that adolescents may experience in romantic relationships is associated with an increased risk of ...
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Slap fighting: Slap fighting can cause concussions
“Slap fighting is a more dangerous combat sport than we thought,” warn health professionals. THE ESSENTIAL Slap fighting is a ...
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What are the symptoms of a concussion?
"A concussion is a trauma that is only apparently benign," explains Professor Jacques Touchon. Here's how to spot it. THE ...
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Concussion in sport: no cognitive decline observed in amateurs
Sports-related concussions are not linked to cognitive impairment in non-professional athletes, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Sports-related concussions are ...
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Concussions increase risk of dementia as you age
Concussions suffered in youth can contribute to the development of dementia as people age, researchers say. THE ESSENTIAL Concussions, which ...
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Concussions: “We don’t often talk about pituitary deficits”
While the neurological effects of concussions are well known, the consequences on hormones are not often discussed. This is why ...
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Concussion: Does iron build up in the brain after a head impact?
People with headaches after a concussion may be more likely to have higher iron levels in certain areas of the ...
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Suicidal behavior: concussions in teens increase risk
Adolescents with concussion have an increased risk of exhibiting suicidal behaviors. THE ESSENTIAL Concussions result from impacts and can be ...
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Early concussions: they increase the risk of cognitive decline later
One study observed a correlation between early concussions and a more rapid decline in cognitive function in older adults. THE ...
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Childhood concussions do not lower IQ
Good news for parents: the intelligence quotient is not affected by brain damage caused by shock in young people. THE ...
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Concussion: sport and breathing exercises improve symptoms
Playing sports and doing breathing exercises lead to improved thinking, memory and mood in teens with concussions who are slowly ...
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Brain: 3rd concussion could deal fatal blow to brain health
Suffering three or more concussions is associated with later deterioration in cognitive function in the brain, according to a new ...
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Concussion: a molecule could counter its effects on the brain
A new drug based on a molecule, called "ISRIB", could reverse the neuronal and cognitive effects of concussion weeks after ...
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Concussions affect school performance
Teenagers who have had a concussion within the year are more likely to perform poorly in school, according to a ...
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Head trauma: a test to know if you are at risk of concussion
© iStockPhotosThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just authorized the marketing of two tests that will allow doctors ...
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Concussion: how does it work exactly?
© Getty picturesIn France, approximately 200,000 people suffer a concussion each year. This mild head trauma (also known as "brain ...
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Concussion: cooling brain cells to limit damage?
According to a new study published in the journal Plos One, cooling the brain of an individual after a concussion ...
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Watch out for head injuries, even minor ones, in children!
A quarter of children with a minor head injury suffer from post-concussion syndrome. These are problems with memory, attention or ...
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Suffering, rugby player Steve Thompson will bequeath his brain to science
To help research, the former British international who now suffers from dementia will make his brain available to scientists to ...
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Rugby: the first shocks are the most dangerous
From their first professional season, rugby players see their blood flow to the brain and their cognitive functions weakened because ...
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Head trauma: the egg model to better understand the impact on the brain
By applying shocks to an egg, the yolk inside behaves like the brain bathed in cerebrospinal fluid. By testing different ...
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Concussions permanently disrupt sleep
A study carried out on nearly 400 patients having had a concussion shows that they are more likely to suffer ...
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Playing rugby can leave lifelong scars
Former rugby players can develop sequelae years after stopping playing, such as severe back and joint pain. THE ESSENTIAL Concussions ...
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Depression and concussions: the benefits of light therapy
Daily light therapy would be beneficial against depression and concussions such as sleep disorders, memory or concentration. Popularized in France ...
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Football: France could limit the game of head among players
In a few months, UEFA, the body that manages football on a European scale, will unveil a series of measures ...
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Concussions in teen athletes can lead to suicide
Middle and high school students have an increased risk of depression and suicide after a concussion. Suicide and the causes ...
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Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s: former professional footballers on the front line
A British study carried out on former Scottish football players shows that professional footballers have a three and a half ...
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Erectile dysfunction a threat to American football players with head injuries
American football players who have already presented concussion syndromes after a shock would be more likely to present low testosterone ...
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