Concussion ‘Cocooning’ Out: More movement may mean better, faster recovery

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/concussion-cocooning-out-more-movement-may-mean-better-faster-recovery/

Until very recently, the widespread recommendation by the medical community to patients who had suffered a concussion was simple and straightforward: rest, rest and more rest.  The previous guidelines for concussion rehabilitation stated that young athletes should refrain from all physical activity until all the lingering symptoms were resolved. This type of treatment is referred to as “cocooning” –

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/concussion-cocooning-out-more-movement-may-mean-better-faster-recovery/

Until very recently, the widespread recommendation by the medical community to patients who had suffered a concussion was simple and straightforward: rest, rest and more rest.  The previous guidelines for concussion rehabilitation stated that young athletes should refrain from all physical activity until all the lingering symptoms were resolved. This type of treatment is referred to as “cocooning” –

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Underutilization Of Brain Amyloid Scans Drives Cost & Hurts Alzheimer’s Care

Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/underutilization-of-brain-amyloid-scans-drives-cost-hurts-alzheimers-care

by Alzheimer’s Association: Research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2017 in London highlighted the clinical value of amyloid-β PET scans, which detect the presence of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s……

Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/underutilization-of-brain-amyloid-scans-drives-cost-hurts-alzheimers-care

by Alzheimer’s Association: Research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2017 in London highlighted the clinical value of amyloid-β PET scans, which detect the presence of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s……

Wearable Biosensors: Can what you are wearing tell you when to see the doctor?

Source: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthy-moments/episodes/wearable-biosensors

Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Pettigrew talk about how sensors can improve health in the future….

Source: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthy-moments/episodes/wearable-biosensors

Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Pettigrew talk about how sensors can improve health in the future….

McCain's Recovery Time After Surgery Uncertain, Experts Say

Source: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170717/mccains-recovery-time-after-surgery-uncertain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fate of Affordable Care Act may depend on Senator’s return to work

Source: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170717/mccains-recovery-time-after-surgery-uncertain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fate of Affordable Care Act may depend on Senator’s return to work

Let’s upgrade education with lifelong brain development in mind

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/07/17/lets-upgrade-education-with-lifelong-brain-development-in-mind/

This presentation took place at the 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 6-8th, 2016).

–> Learn more about the upcoming 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th, 2017). 

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/07/17/lets-upgrade-education-with-lifelong-brain-development-in-mind/

This presentation took place at the 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 6-8th, 2016).

–> Learn more about the upcoming 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th, 2017). 

Blood test suggests boxers’ long-term brain injuries

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/blood-test-suggests-boxers-long-term-brain-injuries/

Boxers and mixed martial arts fighters may have markers of long-term brain injury in their blood, a US medical conference has heard. Researchers studied blood samples from 291 active professional fighters (128 boxers and 163 mixed martial arts), 44 retired fighters (38 boxers, 6 mixed martial arts), and 103 non-fighters. They measured two blood plasma proteins that are known biological

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/blood-test-suggests-boxers-long-term-brain-injuries/

Boxers and mixed martial arts fighters may have markers of long-term brain injury in their blood, a US medical conference has heard. Researchers studied blood samples from 291 active professional fighters (128 boxers and 163 mixed martial arts), 44 retired fighters (38 boxers, 6 mixed martial arts), and 103 non-fighters. They measured two blood plasma proteins that are known biological

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CDC Reports Tick-Borne Heartland Virus Spreads – AARP

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/tick-borne-heartland-virus-fd.html

4 days ago … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says two cases were confirmed
over the last 2 years in Indiana. Another case was recently ……

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/tick-borne-heartland-virus-fd.html

4 days ago … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says two cases were confirmed
over the last 2 years in Indiana. Another case was recently ……

Experimental drug restores memories in brain-damaged mice

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/experimental-drug-restores-memories-in-brain-damaged-mice/

For the first time, scientists have reversed memory and learning deficits in mice following TBI. In a study published Monday in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists at the UCSF found that an experimental drug can restore normal function in mice following TBI. In previous trials where drugs proved effective in mice, treatments were

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/experimental-drug-restores-memories-in-brain-damaged-mice/

For the first time, scientists have reversed memory and learning deficits in mice following TBI. In a study published Monday in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists at the UCSF found that an experimental drug can restore normal function in mice following TBI. In previous trials where drugs proved effective in mice, treatments were

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TBI May Increase Later Risk of Dementia

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/tbi-may-increase-later-risk-of-dementia/

A severe head injury, especially during middle age, could dramatically increase the risk for developing dementia later in life, according to research published in PLOS Medicine. The study included 40,639 Finnish adults between 18 and 65 who had been hospitalized with mild, moderate, or severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The injuries occurred between 1987 and 2014. The

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/tbi-may-increase-later-risk-of-dementia/

A severe head injury, especially during middle age, could dramatically increase the risk for developing dementia later in life, according to research published in PLOS Medicine. The study included 40,639 Finnish adults between 18 and 65 who had been hospitalized with mild, moderate, or severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The injuries occurred between 1987 and 2014. The

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