A concussion is more than just a bump to the head; it involves complex physiological changes in the brain. At its core, a concussion triggers: ・An inflammatory response: The brain is much more than a ...

NEW ORLEANS — In the U.S., there are an estimated two million sports-related concussions a year in children and teens. And in the last several years, sports medicine doctors have adopted a new ...

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function. Recovery involves physical and mental rest to allow the brain to heal. One common question is whether drinking ...

Nicco Baggetta has suffered his fair share of concussions. “Your head hurts. Everything’s fuzzy. (There are) stars in the sky ...

Few moments are as silent as a stadium or racetrack when an athlete is down. When – hopefully – the athlete stands again, the cheers and applause erupt. But that collective celebration can be ...