When attempting to study any type of cognitive impairment, medical condition or injury; factors related to possible genetic and environmental ties must be closely examined. Today there's been an increased focus on the potential negative effects of the artificial chemicals used in many of the foods we eat and drinks we drink and the related adverse health effects.
Study aims to determine link between teen energy drink consumption and TBIs
Understanding the basics of brain functioning reveals why a TBI is so devastating
The human brain only weighs around three pounds, yet this miraculous and mysterious organ serves as the main motherboard for everything that we are and do. While we all know that the brain plays a vital role in human functioning, many people don't necessarily understand the brain's anatomy or the important role that each part of the brain plays.
7 tips for buying a bicycle helmet
For bicyclists, the best way to protect themselves from suffering a brain injury in an accident is to wear a helmet. This means buying a bike helmet, which may be confusing. Which helmet is the best one, as far as safety and comfort are concerned?
Study reveals troubling trend with regard to bicycle-related injuries
Riding a bicycle is a great way to get exercise, reduce one's carbon footprint and enjoy the great outdoors. However, biking in New York City can also be extremely dangerous as bikers must share the road and contend with motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic. In some cases, the drivers of motor vehicles either fail to see or blatantly disregard bicyclists, thereby putting riders at risk of suffering injury and death.
