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By Paul Stone On January 23rd, 2013
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy has been making headlines ever since it was discovered that most of the brains submitted to brain banks by deceased NFL players showed signs of the disorder.…
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By Paul Stone On January 22nd, 2013
The Defense Department seems to be doubling down on making sure veterans and soldiers returning home are getting the mental health care they need. On January 15th, a top DoD…
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By Paul Stone On January 22nd, 2013
Anyone who has ever had a brain injury understands exactly what is meant when brain injuries are called the “invisible injuries.” You look the same, and everything on the surface…
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By Paul Stone On January 22nd, 2013
Traumatic brain injury is called the “signature injury” for veterans coming back from tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is estimated by the Rand Corporation that 320,000 of the soldiers…
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By Paul Stone On January 21st, 2013
People struggling with traumatic brain injury and the long lasting side effects from it find hope in areas you might not ever imagine. After a car wreck in 2003, Troy…
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By Paul Stone On January 21st, 2013
If you ask someone over the age of 30 if they have ever had a concussion when they were young, there is a good chance they will say they have.…
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By Paul Stone On January 21st, 2013
Despite a season ending head injury in the seventh grade, Vin Ferrara didn’t understand just how problematic traumatic brain injury is for professional sports until years after his football career’s…
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By Paul Stone On January 18th, 2013
Traumatic brain injury is sometimes referred to as a “silent” condition, because of its lack of visible symptoms. The hard to pin down nature of the condition makes doctors often…
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By Paul Stone On January 18th, 2013
Between the high profile suicides, lawsuits, and studies on brain injury, it isn’t very surprising that multiple studies have found that NFL players are at a possibly increased risk for…
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By Paul Stone On January 18th, 2013
For some people, winter means more than just coats, Christmas, and hot chocolate. For some, this season is all about skiing and snowboarding. But, these aren’t the safest hobbies, as…
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