With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, many of us will be watching and celebrating these snowy, athletic feats worldwide. But, a downside of this popular event includes the head injuries that have been known to come with it. In the past, American Jackie Hernandez slid unconscious against the snow after hitting her head during a snowboard cross event. British halfpipe skier Rowan Cheshire suffered a concussion during a training session – the first of three head injuries she received in the … [Read more...] about Heads Up on Preventing Brain Injuries
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Support Available for Those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia
It is a rare person who does not know or has not been impacted personally by someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. And often, a person does not quite know what word to use to define what is occurring. Personnel at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation in New York City indicate that sometimes, some in the medical community may prefer to use the word “dementia” because the term Alzheimer’s is frightening. What is more, Alzheimer’s is but one … [Read more...] about Support Available for Those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia
Heads Up! A Brain Injury Can Occur Anytime, Anywhere with Anyone
Brain injuries result from bumps, blows or jolts to the head. The symptoms of brain injuries can range from a brief change in mental state to an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia. Regardless of the severity of the injury, all brain injuries are serious. In the United States, brain injuries are a grim public health threat. Every year, there are 1.7 million people who suffer from brain injuries. The most common cause of brain injury is falls, which tend to happen more with children … [Read more...] about Heads Up! A Brain Injury Can Occur Anytime, Anywhere with Anyone