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Do Female Athletes Take Longer to Recover from Concussion?

Do Female Athletes Take Longer to Recover from Concussion?

Dr. Jaclyn B. Caccese of The Ohio State University College of Medicine led “Sex Differences in Recovery Trajectories of Assessments for Sport-Related Concussion Among NCAA Athletes: A CARE Consortium Study,” published through the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium. The study followed 906 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes, 61% of whom were female, […]

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Why Female Athletes Face Greater Concussion Risk and What That Means for Diagnosis

Why Female Athletes Face Greater Concussion Risk and What That Means for Diagnosis

A 2017 study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 69th Annual Meeting, “Women May Be at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussion than Men,” by Dr. James Noble of Columbia University analyzed 1,203 athletes from 2000 to 2014. Of the 228 athletes who sustained at least one concussion, women made up 23% and men 17%, i.e., women

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The Hidden Brain Injury: Concussion, PTSD, and the Treatment Gap in Intimate Partner Violence

The Hidden Brain Injury: Concussion, PTSD, and the Treatment Gap in Intimate Partner Violence

A new review highlights a population with high rates of brain injury and almost no targeted treatment evidence. Intimate partner violence affects 1 in 3 women globally. Most clinicians are aware of the mental health consequences — PTSD affects up to 64% of survivors. Fewer are aware of the physical ones. Head, face, and neck

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Your Sport Determines Your Concussion Risk More Than You Think

Your Sport Determines Your Concussion Risk More Than You Think

Athletic trainers and coaches know concussion is a serious concern. A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis, “The Incidence of Sports-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents,” puts the risk into sharper focus – and the sport-by-sport breakdown has direct implications for how we may want to prioritize monitoring and response protocols. Researchers analyzed 116 prospective studies covering more

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How Exercise Tolerance, Balance and Eye Tracking Can Reveal More About Concussions

How Exercise Tolerance, Balance and Eye Tracking Can Reveal More About Concussions

When someone gets a concussion, the signs aren’t always easy to see. Balance, coordination, and eye movements can all change in ways that might not be obvious to the person or their coach. New research now shows that studying how people move and react can give doctors more reliable ways to understand concussion recovery. Below,

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Concussion Recovery: How Early Aerobic Exercise Speeds Healing

Concussion Recovery: How Early Aerobic Exercise Speeds Healing

When you think of recovery after a concussion, you might picture dark rooms, long naps, and avoiding screens. However, the latest science says that the path to healing may include getting moving sooner, with safe aerobic exercise.  An October 2025 study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, “Promoting Early Aerobic Exercise Initiation

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Fear Avoidance After Concussion: When Overcaution Slows Recovery

Fear Avoidance After Concussion: When Overcaution Slows Recovery

When someone sustains a concussion, clinicians often focus on the brain’s physical healing: managing symptoms, ensuring rest, prescribing gradual return to activity. But recovery isn’t purely biological. Psychological and behavioral factors play a huge role and a new study suggests fear-avoidance, may meaningfully affect how well someone recovers. A recent study, “Fear-Avoidant Adults Have Worse Clinical

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How to Sleep After a Concussion

How to Sleep After a Concussion

Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for brain recovery after a concussion, yet it’s often overlooked. Many people experience sleep problems in the days or weeks following a head injury, including trouble falling asleep, waking frequently during the night, or feeling unusually tired during the day. While these symptoms can be frustrating, science

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Predicting Acute Events in Long-term Care Facilities with Machine Learning

Predicting Acute Events in Long-term Care Facilities with Machine Learning

In long-term care (LTC) facilities, residents are often at high risk for health events like falls, infections, or rapid medical decline. These events can lead to hospitalizations, higher healthcare costs, and added stress for families and caregivers. Researchers are turning to machine learning (ML) technology to help them predict these turns in health. ML is an

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