When you break your arm or throw out your back, your response is to head to an emergency room or see your family physician. However, people don’t always follow this same line of care when it comes to head injuries, which is a shame because alongside your heart, your brain is arguably your most vital […]
How To Protect Your Spine (and Head) When Traveling
Winter is upon us here in Minnesota, and that means many Minnesotans have holiday visits or tropical vacations coming up in the near future. Spending time with family or exploring a new city can be fun, but the travel involved with these visits can be a pain, especially if you deal with regular back discomfort. […]
Is There A Gender Gap When It Comes To Concussions?
When we think of head injuries in high school sports, your brain probably immediately goes to the male football player. This makes sense on the surface, but even though they wear helmets to help protect their head during collisions, football is hardly far and away the most dangerous sport in terms of head injuries. According […]
The Neuroscience of Fear and Your Brain
Halloween night is here! Whether you’re planning on dressing up and taking your kids Trick or Treating, heading to a Halloween party or just shutting the lights off and watching a scary movie, Halloween night has something for everyone. The holiday also piques the interest of neurosurgeons and anyone interested in the brain’s response to […]
Can You Guess Which Three High School Sports Had The Most Concussions?
Sports are a great way for teens to meet new friends and learn skills like teamwork and leadership, but athletic activity also puts their physical health at risk. Sports are especially popular among high schoolers, but kids are getting stronger and faster as they progress through high school, and this can be a recipe for […]
