Anyone can experience a traumatic brain injury after a fall, car accident or sports incident. However, some people have a higher risk of traumatic brain injury.  Review the risk factors for TBI so you can protect yourself and your family members.  Motor vehicle...

While a concussion can result from even a fall or blow to the head that seems minor, the effects of this brain injury can be quite serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an untreated concussion can cause long-term disability or even...

As a parent, you have every right to worry about concussions in youth sports. A traumatic brain injury can have lifelong consequences for your son or daughter.  The first thing you have to acknowledge is that every sport comes with risks. The good news is, you can...

As a parent, you must play an active role in keeping your child healthy. If your son or daughter plays sports, participates in equestrian activities or otherwise leads an active lifestyle, he or she may eventually sustain a traumatic brain injury. Getting the right...

With New York State lawmakers considering a ban on preteens playing tackle football in schools due to serious head injuries, the issue of cheerleader concussions may also come to mind. A study conducted by the American Association of Pediatrics revealed that...

As schools begin a new year in New York, many students will be entering fall sports. One of the most popular is football. If you have a child playing football, you should become familiar with the typical injuries that could result from playing the sport. You have to...

There are many ways a person can get a traumatic brain injury - also known as a TBI or closed head injury - and the severity of this type of injury can vary from mild to severe. Although you may know some common signs to look for regarding a head injury such as a...

If you are a parent and your child has ever suffered a blow to the head, you may have been worried about whether he or she would start demonstrating signs of having a concussion. A concussion is a type of head trauma that can result after a blow to the head, and it...

The brain is a tricky thing and something that scientists and medical experts are perplexed by every single day. Your brain is known as the "boss" of your body and controls almost everything you do. Talking, swallowing, tasting, smelling and breathing are all...

Sometimes a brain injury is relatively quick to heal, but recovery is more often a long process that can take its toll on the victim as well as family members. Coming to terms with this kind of injury is the first step on the road back to some degree of normalcy. Once...