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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The public is invited to attend a concussion prevention seminar at the Lake Placid Middle-High School this upcoming week. It’s slated to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in the school’s ...

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 ...

Malik Nabers — the Giants’ star rookie wide receiver — created a stir this week by attending a Travis Scott rap concert while still in the concussion protocol. But from a medical standpoint, is this a ...