Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life forever. Unlike other parts of the body, the brain may not heal completely after suffering damage. The impact of head trauma is different for everyone. Many factors contribute to the outcome, such as the severity of...

Do you find yourself on the road during the morning and evening rush hour periods? If so, you know that sitting in traffic is a way of life. You also know that some drivers don't pay attention to what is happening around them, which can lead to distracted and...

Brain injury victims often require long-term medical treatment and rehabilitation. This type of treatment is usually performed by a brain injury rehabilitation center. There are a lot of different facilities that specialize in this type of care. Often, these...

Head and neck injuries can result in extreme pain, loss of mobility, paralysis, memory loss, cognitive problems and more. In some cases, these issues can last for the rest of the victim's life, preventing him or her from holding down a job, causing massive medical...

The problem of football players suffering traumatic brain injury has been the focus of attention in the national and local media for quite some time. A new report of data collection by the education department in Connecticut reveals that the assumption that most head...

A recent study is making massive strides toward understanding the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury. The research team linked brain trauma to higher risks of complications like chronic traumatic encephalopathy and Alzheimer’s. By understanding TBIs...

For victims of head injuries that lead to traumatic brain injuries, advances in medical diagnosis and treatment can present a best-and-worst of both worlds reality. These same technological advances mean that your ability to recover fully, or nearly fully, are better...

There is a saying that no act of communication is 100 percent complete. Between what you mean, what you say and what that person understands there are multiple opportunities for your message to become less effective. If you are trying to deliver that message in a...

Not remembering the name of the person you met just a few minutes ago or constantly searching for the car keys you had in your hand only moments ago are normal occurrences of the fast-paced lives most people lead. For older New Haven, Connecticut, residents,...

The importance of protecting your head from injury cannot be overstated. A broken arm is painful, but the victim of this injury may only need to have their arm immobilized for several weeks while the bone heals. With the use of x-rays and modern surgical techniques,...