Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic brain injury is the result of a blow to the head, which could come from a sports injury, a car accident, military action, or simply a fall, among other causes. One of the leading causes of death and disability, brain injury can, however, often be successfully treated. The following articles discuss the potential physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects of traumatic brain injury, as well as advances in brain injury rehabilitation.

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Brain Injuries Result In Widespread Brain Tissue Loss One Year Later

Traumatic brain injuries, even those that don't seem to be caused by significant force, result in measurable loss of brain tissue, a new study finds.

Top Three Exercises for Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) need not keep you from enjoying the benefits of exercise. Exercise can help TBI patients improve focus, mood, and blood flow to the brain, among other things. These...

Aerobic Exercise Following a Brain Injury

Exercising is important for everyone, but what about brain injury patients? As long as your doctor gives the thumbs up, exercise will be critical in your recovery. Here are some tips for TBI patients.

Battle Concussions Linked to Stress Disorder

A recent study found that at least one in six veterans returning from the Iraq war has suffered at least one concussion. Research is showing that these mild head injuries could increase the risk of...

Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms and Diagnosis

Every year, millions of Americans suffer from concussions. But how do you decipher between a bump on the head and a traumatic brain injury?

Head Injury Dizziness Associated with Perilymphatic Fistulas

Perilymphatic fistulas occur when a head injury causes fluid to leak from the inner ear into the middle ear, which can cause dizziness for many brain injury patients.

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