Concussion injuries in rugby increase for fifth season running

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The Professional Rugby Injury Surveillance Project (PRISP) for the 2015-16 season was published showing an increase in concussion for the fifth season running. The annual report, the most comprehensive injury study in professional rugby, reported the incidence of overall match-day injuries was lower than any other season since the study began in 2002 – seven

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The Professional Rugby Injury Surveillance Project (PRISP) for the 2015-16 season was published showing an increase in concussion for the fifth season running. The annual report, the most comprehensive injury study in professional rugby, reported the incidence of overall match-day injuries was lower than any other season since the study began in 2002 – seven

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High school soccer concussions on the rise

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As soccer has soared in popularity in recent decades, concussion rates for youth players have also surged, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined data on high school soccer players from 2005 to 2014 and found concussions increased in both male and female players. That included about 1.8 million soccer injuries among girls and 1.5 million

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As soccer has soared in popularity in recent decades, concussion rates for youth players have also surged, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined data on high school soccer players from 2005 to 2014 and found concussions increased in both male and female players. That included about 1.8 million soccer injuries among girls and 1.5 million

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Excess tau protein damages brain’s GPS

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/excess-tau-protein-damages-brains-gps

by Medical XPress: Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have discovered that the spatial disorientation that leads to wandering in many Alzheimer’s disease patients is caused by the accumulation of tau protein in navigational nerve cells in the brain. The……

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/excess-tau-protein-damages-brains-gps

by Medical XPress: Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have discovered that the spatial disorientation that leads to wandering in many Alzheimer’s disease patients is caused by the accumulation of tau protein in navigational nerve cells in the brain. The……

Fate of Lesser-Know Affordable Care Act Benefits Uncertain

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As President Donald Trump takes the first steps toward repealing the Affordable Care Act, it’s not clear what benefits will remain, including these eight lesser-known ones.

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As President Donald Trump takes the first steps toward repealing the Affordable Care Act, it’s not clear what benefits will remain, including these eight lesser-known ones.

Survey of key scientific, technological and investment trends revolutionizing Brain Health in our Digital Age

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/01/23/survey-of-key-scientific-technological-and-investment-trends-revolutionizing-brain-health-in-our-digital-age/

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Last year I got very interested in the functioning of the human brain and the science behind mindfulness and learning [1], so was quite excited  to attend the SharpBrains Virtual Summit [2] in December, indulging in the latest trends in applied neuroscience and digital innovation.

The Summit focused on the theme of reinventing brain health in the digital age, and brought together leading researchers, entrepreneurs, financiers and policymakers passionate with the mission of moving neuroscience and cognitive research from science labs towards applications in Health, Wellness and Education. Here’s a summary of the many things I discovered.

Brain H…

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/01/23/survey-of-key-scientific-technological-and-investment-trends-revolutionizing-brain-health-in-our-digital-age/

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Last year I got very interested in the functioning of the human brain and the science behind mindfulness and learning [1], so was quite excited  to attend the SharpBrains Virtual Summit [2] in December, indulging in the latest trends in applied neuroscience and digital innovation.

The Summit focused on the theme of reinventing brain health in the digital age, and brought together leading researchers, entrepreneurs, financiers and policymakers passionate with the mission of moving neuroscience and cognitive research from science labs towards applications in Health, Wellness and Education. Here’s a summary of the many things I discovered.

Brain H…

The Canadian Centre for Aging & Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) is looking for trial partners to test innovative solutions

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/01/24/the-canadian-centre-for-aging-brain-health-innovation-cc-abhi-is-looking-for-trial-partners-to-test-innovative-solutions/

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Do you have access to an aging population interested in pilot testing some of the most promising innovations in the aging and brain health sector?

The Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) invites interested seniors’ care and other health service organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to act as a trial partner site for its Industry Innovation Partnership Program (i2p2).  Trial partners will have an opportunity to gain early access to new innovative soluti…

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/01/24/the-canadian-centre-for-aging-brain-health-innovation-cc-abhi-is-looking-for-trial-partners-to-test-innovative-solutions/

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Do you have access to an aging population interested in pilot testing some of the most promising innovations in the aging and brain health sector?

The Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) invites interested seniors’ care and other health service organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to act as a trial partner site for its Industry Innovation Partnership Program (i2p2).  Trial partners will have an opportunity to gain early access to new innovative soluti…

2 GOP Senators Unveil Obamacare Alternative

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Though details still to come, bill would give more power to states, increase access to coverage, sponsors say

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Though details still to come, bill would give more power to states, increase access to coverage, sponsors say

How Caffeine May Slow Down Aging – AARP

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2017/can-drinking-coffee-slow-aging-pk.html

13 hours ago … AARP Membership: Join or Renew for Just $16 a Year. AARP Members Enjoy
Health and Wellness Discounts. You can save on eye exams, ……

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13 hours ago … AARP Membership: Join or Renew for Just $16 a Year. AARP Members Enjoy
Health and Wellness Discounts. You can save on eye exams, ……

2 common memory problems you can quit worrying about

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/2-common-memory-problems-you-can-quit-worrying-about

by Tony Dearing for NJ.com: Have you walked into a room recently, and couldn’t remember what you went there to do? Do you have trouble remembering names? Worse yet, do you find yourself referring to someone you know well —……

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/2-common-memory-problems-you-can-quit-worrying-about

by Tony Dearing for NJ.com: Have you walked into a room recently, and couldn’t remember what you went there to do? Do you have trouble remembering names? Worse yet, do you find yourself referring to someone you know well —……

Childhood Asthma May Encourage Obesity

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Fear of flare-ups might spur kids to limit physical activity, specialists say

Source: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20170120/childhood-asthma-may-encourage-obesity-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fear of flare-ups might spur kids to limit physical activity, specialists say

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