Tyler Christman, a 14-year-old JV football player at Carthage High School in Carthage, New York, died on Tuesday after suffering a severe head injury and collapsing during a weekend football game against West Genesee High School. No details have been revealed about the exact nature of the head injury, but his family confirmed on social…
Vicis is back, and it could be on track to being better than ever. The helmet manufacturer faced hard financial times in late 2019. The company has since rallied, and it announced today the introduction of the Vicis Zero2 Trench. It’s the first helmet developed specifically for offensive and defensive linemen. The Trench received the…
A 12-year-old boy from Colorado became brain dead after reportedly participating in a TikTok “blackout challenge,” which dares individuals to attempt to choke themselves until losing consciousness. According to WXIX-TV, the boy, Joshua Haileyesus, was found unconscious in his bathroom on March 22 by his twin brother. While it is unclear if the boy was…
Coping with a brain injury is never easy. The Covid-19 pandemic may exacerbate the cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms associated with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Being trapped at home can be frightening. For brain injury survivors, removed from day programs, club houses, and support groups amplifies their fear and isolation. Their symptoms may…
There are many ways to reduce the chances of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. See prevention tips listed below. You Can Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury Buckle Up Every Ride – Wear a seat belt every time you drive – or ride – in a motor vehicle. Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or…
Britt Reid is alleged to have caused the three-car pile-up and is being investigated by cops for possible driving under the influence after admitting to drinking prior to the smash. The 35-year-old linebackers coach for the NFL giants suffered minor injuries during the February 4 crash. Reid’s pickup smashed into two stationary cars, injuring two…
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the AFC Championship Game for the third time in three years, but they lost their star quarterback in Sunday afternoon’s clinching victory, with MVP candidate Patrick Mahomes exiting early against the Cleveland Browns due to a concussion. It’s impossible to put a timetable on Mahomes’ return. The NFL‘s…
Taking an afternoon nap could be good for the brain, a new study suggests. The study, published in General Pschiatry, looked at results of cognitive tests in people who regularly took an afternoon nap and those who didn’t. They specifically studied more than 2,200 people in China who were 60 or older. Both the nappers…
The mysterious head injuries suffered by US diplomatic staff in China and Cuba that had been described as “sonic attacks” are consistent with the use of directed microwave energy, according to a report published Saturday by the National Academy of Sciences. “Overall, directed pulsed RF (radio frequency) energy, especially in those with the distinct early…
Dear Friends, 2020 turned out to be a little bit odd but I wanted to say “Thank you” for your support. We still try to aid/help out with TBI recovery to as many people as possible. 2021 can come and we won’t be stopping or shying away from providing information and hopefully inspiration for TBI…