Head trauma suffered by former NFL players was linked to erectile dysfunction, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology.“Former players with ED may be relieved to know that concussions sustained during their NFL careers may be contributing to a condition that is both common and treatable,” said study lead author Rachel Grashow, a…
The thickness of the average human skull depends on a number of factors, including gender. The average skull thickness for men is .25 inches, and the average for women is .28 inches.(reference.com) The skull is a collection of bones that has a very special purpose: it protects our brains! Brains are the control centers for…
(Dear Friends, helmets may not always prevent a TBI, however, more often than not, they provide terrific protection against possible TBI afflictions. Alex) A Belgian cyclist died Monday after crashing during a race in Poland. Bjorg Lambrecht hit his head on a concrete culvert late in the third stage of the Tour de Pologne, according…
The Pittsburgh Steelers reached that point with Antonio Brown this past offseason, accommodating the trade wish of the productive but increasingly disgruntled star by sending him to the Oakland Raiders. Brown has yet to play a game for the Raiders. He hasn’t even been practicing. So for the Raiders, there is no on-field production to…
Dear Friends, check with doctors and therapists first, however…. A Gazelle can provide a relatively easy, low-impact exercise to help re-train the brain in restoring balance and simultaneous arm and leg movements – all for TBI Recovery. (Alex) Gazelle Video
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev had part of his skull removed during a 2-hour long brain surgery following a devastating loss Friday night to Puerto Rico’s Subriel Matias, reports say. Dadashev, 28, was rushed to the University of Maryland Hospital in Prince George County after he was seen leaving the ring with assistance and ultimately left…
(Dear Friends, with the ecological move to reduce plastic waste on our planet, metal straws (instead of plastic) have become more popular. However, indirectly perhaps more dangerous to those who may use them. Alex) Elena Struthers-Gardner, 60, who was known as ‘Lena’, suffered brain injuries in the accident at her home in Broadstone. She was…
Dear Friends, After finishing my Chinese dinner I ate a fortune cookie with a correct fortune!! – Adam
After yet another trip to the concussion injured list, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli is calling it quits behind the plate. The 12-year MLB veteran told DKPittsburghSports.com on Sunday that he will be giving up his primary position after suffering the sixth reported concussion of his career. “That’s enough,” Cervelli said. “This time is different….
The term brain damage, or brain injury, refers to the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. Roughly 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which may result from a jolt or blow to the head. Although foods aren’t known…