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Signs of a Concussion in Your Child
Head injuries in children can be dangerous if left undiagnosed, and many are underreported.
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How to Protect Your Child Against Concussion
Rates are rising in younger athletes.
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Micro Concussions Happen Often in Sports
The brains of athletes not diagnosed with concussions still show damage, and undiagnosed micro concussions may be just as dangerous over time as diagnosed concussions.
What to Do for a Concussion
Being reinjured while recovering from a bash on the head can lead to permanent brain damage.
A Link Between Concussions and Alzheimer’s?
Traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease, especially if you have a genetic risk for the disease.
Pediatricians Urge Improved Football Safety for Kids
Too many children and teens are being injured playing football — some seriously — because safety strategies are overlooked.
Do Your Kids Know When to Call the Coach for Help?
As a concerned parent, you should find out if your child’s school invests in safety in sports programs. Here's what you should know.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Causes and Symptoms
Evidence is accumulating that contact sports and concussions cause CTE, even in very young athletes.
Caring for Someone with a Brain Injury
The changes may appear months or years after an injury.
Treatment for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion)
A mild traumatic brain injury can temporarily change the way your brain works. Know what to look out for.