A concussion can disrupt your life in an instant—but the right steps can help your brain heal smarter and faster. Discover expert-backed tips that can shorten recovery time, prevent setbacks, and keep ...

The research used data collected by certified athletic trainers from 60 Hawaiʻi high schools, as part of a statewide concussion monitoring program. "Our goal is to help athletes, coaches, families and ...

Concussions can occur in any sport, at any level and at any age so here's how to spot one and what steps parents and children should take ...

(USA TODAY) -- Letting a young person rest his or her brain after a concussion - limiting reading, online activities, even homework - can result in quicker recovery, a new study says. Although ...

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 ...

Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found ...

During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey’s sixth-grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a ...

Pediatric concussions are a growing concern, particularly among youth engaged in sports and other high-risk activities. While much research has focused on cognitive rest and physical recovery, recent ...

Concussion protocol for youth sports is changing in a major way. Traditionally, guidance has been to rest and limit activity. Research now shows controlled aerobic workouts restore blood to the brain ...

People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, 2025, that ...

Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study found. It's billed ...

This study evaluated children aged 5-18 years who presented to a referral sports medicine clinic for concussion. The investigators sought to determine what factors could be gleaned at enrollment that ...