Everyone wants to stay mentally fit as they age, but what’s the best way to do that? Is it by challenging yourself with the New York Times’ crossword puzzle on a daily basis, or by getting regular exercise? While mental stimulation and physical activity are both great ways of staying mentally fit, according to a […]
Scientists Diagnose CTE Markers In Living Patients
According to a team of researchers in Boston and Arizona, we may now be able to detect abnormal markers related to the brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in living adults. CTE is a unique condition in that it can only be diagnosed during an autopsy, so while we believe their may be indications of […]
Winter Sport Safety Tips For Your Head and Neck
Winter is here, and that means it’s time to head back into the storage closet and dust off our skis and ice skates. Winter in Minnesota can be cold, but it can also provide us with the unique opportunity to participate in some cold weather sports. However, the hard ground and high speeds of some […]
NFL Awards $35 Million In Brain Injury Research Grants
The National Football League announced today that is has awarded more than $35 million in grants to fund medical research aimed at understanding and preventing brain injuries associated with the sport. Today’s grants are part of the $100 million initiative the league announced in 2016 called the “Play Safe. Play Smart,” campaign. During the 2016 […]
Symptoms and Treatment Options For Skull Fractures
An automobile accident is the most common cause of a skull fracture, but it certainly isn’t the only cause. Other accidental causes include falls from a height onto a hard surface, or acute head trauma during athletic activity, and then there are skull fractures that come about as a result from physical violence. A punch […]