A Class in Concussions: Does boxing make better soldiers?
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, The Naval Academy in Annapolis and the Air Force Academy still require a class in boxing which in some cases is “a class…
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Concussion at U.S. Open Sidelines Canadian Tennis Player Eugenie Bouchard
On the list of sports associated with concussions or traumatic brain injuries, tennis ranks pretty low. That didn’t stop a concussion from putting an abrupt stop to a Canadian tennis…
Read“A Warm and Tender Hand” Trauma, Support, and the Impact of Unresolved Pain
Written by Dan Harren What do you say to someone that has experienced a great loss? How do you comfort someone who has suffered a catastrophic brain injury? Or the…
ReadStudent Athletes Are Still Refusing To Stop Playing After Concussions
Despite efforts to better identify and remove players who have experienced potential brain injuries during school sports, a new study shows many potentially injured athletes are choosing to continue playing…
ReadCraig Phillips Explains How Anger Can Heal
“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” Buddha Our friend, Craig Phillips, a thriving survivor of a childhood brain injury, has explored…
Read87 of 91 Former NFL Players Test Positive For CTE
Out of 91 deceased former NFL players, 87 have been found to have a neurodegenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic brain injury (CTE), according to new data from the…
ReadCatastrophic Injury: The Struggle to Heal
Written by Dan Harren “Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before.”–Elizabeth Edwards “Never, never, never give up.”-Winston Churchill The catastrophic…
ReadEnergy Drinks Linked To Increased TBI Risk In Teens
Energy drinks have risen astronomically in popularity over the past decade, but the potential health effects of these drinks have not been thoroughly researched. However, a new study published in…
ReadImaging Soon After Brain Injury May Lead To Faster And Better Treatment
A new study published in the journal Radiology suggests undergoing brain imaging soon after experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can improve treatment and diagnosis for military service members. The…
ReadBrain Injury Rehab in South Africa
I was privileged to be asked to speak at the South African Neurological Rehabilitation Association (SANRA) Conference which was held on August 27-29 in Johannesburg, South Africa. I was one…
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