In a pair of studies published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, researchers have discovered that even mild blows to the head can cause measurable damage to the brain, even when there are no signs of concussion from the blow. In the first study, published in December 2013, a group […]
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Head Trauma Can Impair Learning, Cognition and Memory Even Without Concussion
A study indicates that even when there is no actual concussion, impacts to the head occurring during just one season of full contact sport such as football or hockey can negatively affect the white matter in the brain, as well as cognitive skills and memory. The study was published online in Neurology, the journal of […]
How Long Can a Concussion Last?
Almost all concussions heal in 2-4 weeks. However, symptoms can be delayed for weeks and months, which is why concussion sufferers should know how long can a concussion last, and what concussion treatment to get if it doesn’t go away. If you have been cleared after your initial injury, but continue to have a headache, […]