We're talking fine tuning in the context of nanoseconds here. To wit: Reportedly, inflatable bicycle helmets made in Europe and available to riders there -- but not to consumers in the United States -- offer far more protection against accident-related concussions,...
Summertime in New York: bike riding, fun and … brain injuries
New York parents love their children. That means that, if there is a kid's bike in the garage, there should be a helmet next to it. And it should be a good one, manufactured with best efforts to truly protect a young skull and brain from impact injuries that might...
TBIs and sleep disturbances often go hand-in-hand
Sleep is as essential to healthy and normal physical and mental functioning as food and water. Anyone who has ever been sleep deprived can likely attest to the importance of obtaining a sufficient and restful amount of sleep and a recent study reveals that it's not...
Rest and relaxation key to brain injury recovery
Unlike many serious and potentially debilitating health conditions, traumatic brain injuries do not discriminate and individuals of all ages and states of health are at risk of suffering a TBI. Annually, approximately 2.5 million people visit hospital emergency...
After damage is suffered, can the brain injury process be stopped?
In previous blogs, we've discussed the complex nature of the human brain and the numerous, varied and mysterious ways that an injury to the brain can adversely affect those who are impacted. While much about the human brain's functioning remains unknown, today's...
Headaches frequently experienced by TBI survivors
Anyone who has ever experienced a mild to severe headache understands just how painful and disruptive they can be. This is especially true of individuals who experience frequent or chronic headaches as well as those who report severe dull or piercing pain. For...
Not all brain injuries are alike
While all brain injuries are serious in nature, readers of our blog are likely aware that there are wide variances in the types, severities and resulting long-term implications of brain injuries. The vast majority of these differences relate to the cause of a brain...
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? BikeRadar.com...
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...
TBI sufferers often haunted by invisible injuries
While physically painful, with time, injuries like tissue damage and broken bones do heal. The same, however, is not true for an individual who suffers a traumatic brain injury who may continue to experience negative side effects for weeks, months or years. That's...
