Concussion is a type of brain injury. It occurs when the brain moves quickly enough to interrupt its function. Most concussions result in full recovery, but some can lead to more severe injuries if ...

A new study could help shed light on who is at risk for CTE. — -- Levels of certain proteins in the brain and spinal fluid of people who suffer continuing issues as a result of concussions are ...

ASHBURN, Va. -- Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin IIIwas unable to provide any clarity on when, or if, he suffered a concussion in Washington's Aug. 20 preseason game against Detroit. In his first ...

A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when a violent blow or jolt hits the head and causes the brain to strike against the inside of the skull. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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 ...

Earlier this month, Kawann Short and Athletes for Charity sponsored a STEM/Football Camp at E.C. Central. While the student-athletes were busy on the field or in class, their parents attended health ...

The collar is increases blood in the head, so that it acts like a cushion. Team sports build character, teach discipline and keep your kids healthy, but for some sports, like soccer and football, they ...

Concussions are one of the most common injuries in high school football, with an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 cases each year—yet nearly half go unreported, increasing the risk of long-term brain ...

Beginning this fall, the concussion management protocol developed for University of Virginia student-athletes will become the standard of care for all students at Student Health and Wellness, thanks ...