Concussion Archives

Brain Fitness Program May Benefit ADHD, Concussion, and Memory Loss

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August 15, 2023

Researchers evaluated the benefits of a multimodal 12-week “brain fitness program” for individuals with ADHD, concussion, and memory loss.

Pediatrics

Early Return to Physical Activity May Help Concussion Symptoms in Children

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Allison Nguyen

June 6, 2023

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers assessed the efficacy of early return to physical and social activity following a concussion, compared with rest.

Pediatrics

Headache After Concussion in Children May Lead to Prolonged Recovery

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Sheila Jacobs

April 10, 2023

Researchers sought to determine whether posttraumatic headache is associated with symptom burden and quality of life 3 months after a concussion in children.

Neurology

Concussions May Lead to Hypertension Later in Life Among Football Players

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Maria Arini Lopez

March 27, 2023

Researchers sought to assess whether concussion burden during years of active play would be a factor for hypertension later in life.

Neurology

Do Concussions Contribute to Mental Health Disorders in Youths?

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Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 12, 2022

David Howell, PhD; and Heather Sesma, PhD; provide insight into the specific sequelae of concussion in youth and risk for subsequent mental health issues.

Medicine

Childhood Trauma Tied to Dementia Symptoms in Former Football Players

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Mary Stroka

May 5, 2022

Researchers sought to determine whether concussions and a history of playing football influenced a possible association between ACEs and poor neuropsychiatric health.

Medicine

Concussion Incidence May Be Highest Among Nonathlete Undergraduate Students

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Alyssa Capel

February 14, 2020

Researchers determined that although the incidence of concussion was similar among men and women, the rate of non-sport-related concussion was higher than that of sport-related concussion.

News

Rate of Recurrent Concussions Has Decreased Across High School Sports

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Medical Bag Contributing Writer

December 20, 2019

The rate of concussions sustained during high school football practice has decreased over the past 5 years, while the rate of concussions sustained in competition during regular football game season has increased.