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 ...

(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 ...

If you’ve had a concussion before, you might have been told to wait it out in a dark room for a few days, then continue your life as normal once the initial pain subsides. That was the case for Ben ...

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 ...

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 ...

Accelerated concussion recovery rates of this magnitude have broad implications for public health, workforce productivity, and contact sports. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GAYLORD — Michael McNeill, a 12-year-old hockey player, faced a concussion after hitting the boards headfirst during a ...

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 ...