Megan Brooks A 12-week multidimensional “brain fitness program” provides multiple benefits for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and memory loss, new research shows. The program, which consists of targeted cognitive training and electroencephalography (EEG)–based neurofeedback, coupled with meditation and diet/lifestyle coaching, led to improvements in memory, attention, mood, alertness, and sleep. The...
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Study finds adolescents with concussion may benefit from more activity earlier
Peer-Reviewed Publication NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery. “Increased...
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No sex difference in concussion recovery among college athletes
More symptoms in women don’t delay concussion recovery, study findsPeer-Reviewed Publication OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY A new large, national study of collegiate student-athletes in the United States dispels a long-held belief about concussions, finding that women and men recover from sport-related head injuries within the same time frame. Women and men’s recovery patterns were similar on...
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High school students with multiple concussions report increased suicidal behavior
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN High school students, particularly males, who reported a history of concussion in the last year were more likely to engage in suicidal thoughts, planning or attempts than their nonconcussed peers, according to a study by a research team that includes a researcher at the University of Michigan. Male teens who reported two...
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Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury, concussion specialist explains
by Hilary A. Diefenbach, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions—the mildest form of traumatic brain injury. Yet people often do not realize how common concussions are in everyday life, and seldom does the public hear about what happens in the aftermath...
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New study reveals breakthrough ‘brain fitness program’ for patients with ADHD, concussion, memory loss
by IOS Press Patients with ADHD, PCS, and memory loss often suffer from several other symptoms and comorbidities that impact their cognitive functions. Credit: Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports (2023). DOI: 10.3233/ADR-220091 Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, Ph.D. has developed a multi-disciplinary program for patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), or memory loss. His...
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Genetics and concussion—why a minor knock can be devastating for some people
by Lyn Griffiths and Annette Greenhow, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock Concussion and head trauma is a real and serious risk for many Australians. While most people suffer acute and relatively short-lived effects, such as dizziness and headache, in some cases symptoms persist for weeks, months or years. It can result in long-term and debilitating neurological impairment....
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Almost half of people with concussion still show symptoms of brain injury six months later
by University of Cambridge Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Using data from a Europe-wide study, the team has shown that for almost a half of all people who receive a knock to the head, there are changes in how regions of...
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Rest isn’t best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery
by Children’s National Hospital Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. In fact, an early return to school is associated with a lower symptom burden after suffering a concussion and, ultimately, faster recovery. “As a...
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Some screen time better than none during children’s concussion recovery
by University of British Columbia Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Too much screen time can slow children’s recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary suggests that banning screen time is not the answer. The researchers looked for links between the self-reported screen time of more than 700 children aged 8-16...