Nearly one-third of people suffer a concussion at some point in their lives. This movement can damage brain cells and affect how the brain functions. Concussions are usually not life-threatening but ...

Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of ...

From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only ...

A concussion occurs when you take a hit, jolt or movement that causes the brain to suddenly shift in your head. Although commonly associated with contact sports, the risk of obtaining a concussion can ...

Your brain is surrounded in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside your skull. The fluid acts as a shock absorber between the brain and skull, but sometimes this isn’t enough. Yes, it’s possible to have a ...

The word “concussion” may bring to mind football players and other athletes. Or maybe someone who’s been in a bad car wreck. But the truth is that a concussion isn’t always the result of a severe ...

CHICAGO, Illinois -- Heading the ball is often criticized for being too dangerous in youth soccer, But a 9-year study of U.S high school games suggests that limiting rough play might be a better way ...

September 2, 2010 — A new guidance document for the management of pediatric concussions recommends a more conservative approach to return to play policies for younger children with sports-related ...

This post was co-authored by Divya Bhupal and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. “When you start avoiding your emotions, you start avoiding a lot of life,” says Taher Chugh, a general practitioner ...