With so many things that can go wrong where food is concerned, it’s better to focus on the foods which help things to go right. Thankfully there are several tasty snacks ready to do just that. Let’s look at a few: Avocado The vitamin K and folate found in avocados work hard to protect your […]

A person who is suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI, may experience mild or significant short-term memory loss. However, loss of short-term memory does not mean that the individual is automatically a candidate for developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A lengthy Comatose State May Cause More Severe Symptoms Whether a […]

When a concussion or traumatic brain injury occurs, the effects and symptoms of these injuries aren’t always immediately noticeable. With a standard concussion, symptoms tend to last for 7-10 days for athletes and for upwards of a couple months for non-athletes before dissipating completely, after which these individuals feel perfectly fine and healthy. Unfortunately, nearly […]

When a concussion or traumatic brain injury occurs, the effects and symptoms of these injuries aren’t always immediately noticeable. With a standard concussion, symptoms tend to last for 7-10 days for athletes and for upwards of a couple months for non-athletes before dissipating completely, after which these individuals feel perfectly fine and healthy. Unfortunately, nearly […]

A brain injury has a negative effect on many of the body’s normal functions, including muscle function. Studies have shown that approximately 50 percent of all brain injured people, go on to develop spasticity. When spasticity is present, certain muscles do not have the ability to relax normally. Below is an overview of spasticity after […]

Health Effects After a TBI The effects on a person with TBI can vary considerably. It all depends on the severity and location of the injury. How Is Cognition Affected? People with TBI can experience problems with basic cognitive skills. They may have issues with attention, concentration, and memory. Their behavioral speed may slow down. […]

A person who is suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI, may experience mild or significant short-term memory loss. However, loss of short-term memory does not mean that the individual is automatically a candidate for developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A lengthy Comatose State May Cause More Severe Symptoms Whether a […]