A neuro specialist who has seen the effects of untreated concussions writes that such symptoms, if left unaddressed, can ...

As you age, your risk of this type of brain injury goes up. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and the best ways to ...

Concussion and other traumatic brain injuries impact an estimated 69 million people every year, as a result of sports ...

Teens who are sensitive to light or noise after a concussion are more likely to develop emotional symptoms such as anxiety and depression, a new study says. "Identifying factors such as these that may ...

Most people expect concussion recovery to follow a predictable timeline — a few days of rest, maybe a week or two of taking it easy, then back to normal life. But for roughly 10 to 15 percent of ...

As football season kicks off across the country, so does the recurring conversation around concussions, mental health and the ...

Generally speaking, it’s safe to fly after experiencing a concussion (a type of mild brain injury) once your symptoms have gone away, and your medical professional has told you it’s OK to do so.

Research shows that how a boxer thinks – their beliefs about success, identity and failure – can become harmful in the high-stakes context of the sport. The perfectionism and “must-win” mindset mean ...