Researchers at the University of Victoria say psychedelics (magic mushrooms) could help treat millions of people with #concussions by encouraging new neural pathways to form and by reducing inflammation in the brain. #braintrauma #braininjury www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va...
UVic researchers find psychedelics may help heal traumatic brain injuries
A group of researchers at the University of Victoria says psychedelics could help treat millions of people with concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Researchers at the University of Victoria say psychedelics (magic mushrooms) could help treat millions of people with #concussions by encouraging new neural pathways to form and by reducing inflammation in the brain. #braintrauma #braininjury www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va...
A before and after shot in which I used Photoshop's Contextual Task Bar to generate an image of a woman on a bike. I'm sure you can see the problem with it. She's not wearing helmet! #HeadInjury #BrainTrauma #Prevention
#autumn #landscape #trees #photography #nature
#autumn #landscape #trees #photography #nature
October 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A before and after shot in which I used Photoshop's Contextual Task Bar to generate an image of a woman on a bike. I'm sure you can see the problem with it. She's not wearing helmet! #HeadInjury #BrainTrauma #Prevention
#autumn #landscape #trees #photography #nature
#autumn #landscape #trees #photography #nature
Recently read this book: Impact: Women Writing After Concussion, an anthology of Canadian writers edited by ED Morin and Jane Cawthorne #booksky #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury
November 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Recently read this book: Impact: Women Writing After Concussion, an anthology of Canadian writers edited by ED Morin and Jane Cawthorne #booksky #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury
Mindfulness 🧘♀️ doesn’t have to be complicated and can be done while you are at work.
#disability #mindfulness #brainfog #braintrauma #braininjury
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#disability #mindfulness #brainfog #braintrauma #braininjury
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Tips on Practicing Mindfulness at Work #braindamage #tbi #tbi #braintrauma #brainfog #mindulness
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July 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Mindfulness 🧘♀️ doesn’t have to be complicated and can be done while you are at work.
#disability #mindfulness #brainfog #braintrauma #braininjury
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#disability #mindfulness #brainfog #braintrauma #braininjury
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Men are less likely to report symptoms after #concussion and do so only when they're more intense, whereas women are quicker to report emotional and physical symptoms. This is important to consider when making clinical recommendations. #braintrauma #braininjury www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu...
Frontiers | Revealing Gender Differences in Concussion Reporting: A Detailed Analysis of SCAT Assessment Self-Report Symptom Ratings
Current concussion assessments used by the NCAA are generally applied to both male and female athletes to evaluate the effects of sports-related head impacts...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Men are less likely to report symptoms after #concussion and do so only when they're more intense, whereas women are quicker to report emotional and physical symptoms. This is important to consider when making clinical recommendations. #braintrauma #braininjury www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu...
"Productive and valued" ... that feeling that you can no longer function properly as a valued member of your family or workplace ... it's demeaning. #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma
💼 Flexible hours, rest breaks, and task reminders help employees with brain injury stay productive and valued. Employers, simple adjustments keep talent in the team.
#WorkplaceWellbeing #TBI #BrainInjury
#WorkplaceWellbeing #TBI #BrainInjury
June 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"Productive and valued" ... that feeling that you can no longer function properly as a valued member of your family or workplace ... it's demeaning. #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma
In Britain, 35 innovative projects have been awarded 3 million pounds in research funds, including to research into #concussion. #braintrauma #braininjury
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35 innovations to tackle brain injury awarded share of £3 million from NIHR – HTN Health Tech News
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July 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In Britain, 35 innovative projects have been awarded 3 million pounds in research funds, including to research into #concussion. #braintrauma #braininjury
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Yes! It's more than 20 years since my #concussion, also known as #mildtraumaticbraininjury. Except, as Canada's top concussion doctor, Dr. Charles Tator, has said, there is no such thing as a mild brain injury. #braintrauma #braininjury
🧠 Some #TBI symptoms fade in weeks. Others linger for years.
We need to stop treating #concussion as a binary yes/no and understand recovery as a spectrum.
#ChronicTBI #BrainHealth #InvisibleDisability #BrainInjury
We need to stop treating #concussion as a binary yes/no and understand recovery as a spectrum.
#ChronicTBI #BrainHealth #InvisibleDisability #BrainInjury
June 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Yes! It's more than 20 years since my #concussion, also known as #mildtraumaticbraininjury. Except, as Canada's top concussion doctor, Dr. Charles Tator, has said, there is no such thing as a mild brain injury. #braintrauma #braininjury
"The NFL is banning the use of "smelling salts" [or other ammonia inhalants] during games, saying the products aren't proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a #concussion." There's no point waking people up if you're masking signs of a #braininjury. #braintrauma www.nfl.com/news/nfl-ban...
NFL bans use of smelling salts, saying product can mask concussion symptoms
The NFL is banning the use of
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August 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"The NFL is banning the use of "smelling salts" [or other ammonia inhalants] during games, saying the products aren't proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a #concussion." There's no point waking people up if you're masking signs of a #braininjury. #braintrauma www.nfl.com/news/nfl-ban...
In a study, mild to severe #TBI increased risk of later developing malignant brain tumors. This was confirmed in a later meta-analysis of previous studies. #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Traumatic Brain Injury and Risk of Malignant Brain Tumors in Civilian Populations
This cohort study examines whether history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with risk of subsequent development of malignant brain tumors among US civilian populations.
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August 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In a study, mild to severe #TBI increased risk of later developing malignant brain tumors. This was confirmed in a later meta-analysis of previous studies. #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
" #Traumaticbraininjury (TBI) may have long-term, sex-specific effects on brain structure, with women showing greater vulnerability to brain volume loss later in life." #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
TBI History Linked to Brain Shrinkage in Older Women
Older women with a history of TBI show significantly reduced volume in memory-related brain regions compared with uninjured peers — a pattern not observed in men, new research shows.
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August 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
" #Traumaticbraininjury (TBI) may have long-term, sex-specific effects on brain structure, with women showing greater vulnerability to brain volume loss later in life." #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
The disease process in brains that sustain repeated impacts even without #concussion begins long before the buildup of tau proteins starts, shattering previous beliefs, says this new research. This is literally game changing. #braintrauma #braininjury www.livescience.com/health/years...
Years of repeated head impacts raise CTE risk — even if they're not concussions
Years of hits in sports like football and soccer, even without concussions, can trigger neuron loss and inflammation in the brain, a study finds.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The disease process in brains that sustain repeated impacts even without #concussion begins long before the buildup of tau proteins starts, shattering previous beliefs, says this new research. This is literally game changing. #braintrauma #braininjury www.livescience.com/health/years...
Over 50% of people diagnosed with #whiplash report symptoms a year+ post-injury. But many symptoms—dizziness, emotional lability, confusion, ocular movement abnormalities, and balance deficits—are more consistent with post #concussion syndrome (PCS). #braintrauma www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu...
Frontiers | Subtle ocular motor deficits in people with chronic whiplash associated disorder compared to healthy controls
IntroductionMore than 50% of people who are diagnosed with whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) will report symptoms 12 months and beyond after their initial o...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Over 50% of people diagnosed with #whiplash report symptoms a year+ post-injury. But many symptoms—dizziness, emotional lability, confusion, ocular movement abnormalities, and balance deficits—are more consistent with post #concussion syndrome (PCS). #braintrauma www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu...
Sleep 😴 struggles suck post-#tbi #concussion #braininjury #stroke #braintrauma
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Sleep 😴 Struggles Post- #concussion #tbi #braininjury #braintrauma #stroke
YouTube video by Kelly Tuttle
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May 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Sleep 😴 struggles suck post-#tbi #concussion #braininjury #stroke #braintrauma
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Medical Science: Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) #janetwalker #hautelifestylecom #theentertainmentzonecom #medicalscience #CTE #brainhealth #braintrauma Medical Science: Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) www.haute-lifestyle.com/168-haute-th...
Medical Science: Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, commonly referred to as CTE, has emerged as a significant concern in neurology and sports medicine over recent decades. Once obscure and little-understood, CTE is now recognized as a critical brain condition
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August 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Medical Science: Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) #janetwalker #hautelifestylecom #theentertainmentzonecom #medicalscience #CTE #brainhealth #braintrauma Medical Science: Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) www.haute-lifestyle.com/168-haute-th...
Many long-term studies have shown #TBI increases risk of #Alzheimer's, #Lewybody, and #Parkinson's diseases. This includes an increased risk of all-cause #dementia related to #braintrauma, including #mildTBI or #concussion, of 63-96%. sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006899325004342
Traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases: the role of axonal injury and amyloid-β
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), imposing a substantial global disease …
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August 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Many long-term studies have shown #TBI increases risk of #Alzheimer's, #Lewybody, and #Parkinson's diseases. This includes an increased risk of all-cause #dementia related to #braintrauma, including #mildTBI or #concussion, of 63-96%. sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006899325004342
Use of a transcranial Doppler may help ensure the safety of discharge from Emergency after a #concussion. #braintrauma #braininjury www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) Transcranial Doppler to guide early discharge after mild traumatic brain injury, the TRUST trial: study protocol for an open-label multisite noninferiority randomized controlled trial
PDF | Background After mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), discharge from the emergency department (ED) relies on clinical examination and brain imaging,... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Use of a transcranial Doppler may help ensure the safety of discharge from Emergency after a #concussion. #braintrauma #braininjury www.researchgate.net/publication/...
A third of Irish rugby players would continue to play with a #concussion, study says. Someone needs to remind them about #BenRobinson, a young Irish rugby player who died of #secondimpactsyndrome in 2011. #braininjury #braintrauma www.thejournal.ie/ucc-study-ex...
'Concerning' Irish research finds one in three school rugby players would play on with concussion
The study also found a lack of a lack of knowledge about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – a progressive brain disease linked to repeated concussion.
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August 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A third of Irish rugby players would continue to play with a #concussion, study says. Someone needs to remind them about #BenRobinson, a young Irish rugby player who died of #secondimpactsyndrome in 2011. #braininjury #braintrauma www.thejournal.ie/ucc-study-ex...
SCAT6 and SCOAT6 testing provides a more balanced way to assess #concussion and respond appropriately based on more than simple patient reports at the time of the #braininjury. #Braintrauma #ClevelandClinic consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/transforming...
Transforming Concussion Management with a Modern Approach
New tools emphasize a more comprehensive concussion assessment to ensure thorough evaluation and an effective management plan.
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August 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
SCAT6 and SCOAT6 testing provides a more balanced way to assess #concussion and respond appropriately based on more than simple patient reports at the time of the #braininjury. #Braintrauma #ClevelandClinic consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/transforming...
The impact of late-appearing injuries in legal/insurance cases over #concussion and #whiplash. #braininjury #braintrauma www.cbs42.com/business/pre...
August 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The impact of late-appearing injuries in legal/insurance cases over #concussion and #whiplash. #braininjury #braintrauma www.cbs42.com/business/pre...
Posting this to show how easy it is to get a life-changing #concussion. This girl suffered #braintrauma on a roller coaster. I had a chair collapse beneath me. I can't speak to her diagnosis; I just know it doesn't take a career in pro sports to suffer #braininjury. nypost.com/2025/08/15/s...
WWE legend’s daughter shares life-changing injuries she suffered on roller coaster ride
Noelle Foley, the daughter of WWE legend Mick Foley, revealed in a recent podcast interview that she had suffered a horrifying injury from a roller coaster ride.
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August 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Posting this to show how easy it is to get a life-changing #concussion. This girl suffered #braintrauma on a roller coaster. I had a chair collapse beneath me. I can't speak to her diagnosis; I just know it doesn't take a career in pro sports to suffer #braininjury. nypost.com/2025/08/15/s...
And so they should. #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma #invisibledisability #chronicillness #chronicpain
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Acquired Brain Injury is leading calls for the government to recognise brain injury as a major public issue.
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#healthcare #government #publichealth #braininjury #patientsafety
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#healthcare #government #publichealth #braininjury #patientsafety
Brain injury costs economy £43 billion a year
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Acquired Brain Injury is leading calls for the government to recognise brain injury as a major public issue.
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June 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
And so they should. #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma #invisibledisability #chronicillness #chronicpain
In a study, more than half of post-9/11 veterans had at least 1 #TBI AND showed faster #biologicalaging. These links were stronger than in non-military injuries. The links in #women were stronger than in men. #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/traumat...
Traumatic brain injuries linked to faster aging in post-9/11 veterans, new study finds
New research published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation could help identify veterans at risk for health problems Research Highlights: More than half of post-9/11 veterans studied had suffe...
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August 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
In a study, more than half of post-9/11 veterans had at least 1 #TBI AND showed faster #biologicalaging. These links were stronger than in non-military injuries. The links in #women were stronger than in men. #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/traumat...
Wish I'd understood this better when I suffered #traumaticbraininjury. My teenagers complained at how angry and impatient I'd become, while I thought I was showing the patience of Job simply getting through daily parenting expectations. #concussion #braintrauma #invisibledisability #chronicpain
😠 Mood swings after #concussion aren’t just psychological.
#TBI can alter #brain circuits involved in emotional regulation.
Let’s stop telling people to “toughen up” and start offering real support.
#MentalHealth #BrainInjury #Neuropsychiatry
What's helped you deal with emotional dysregulation?
#TBI can alter #brain circuits involved in emotional regulation.
Let’s stop telling people to “toughen up” and start offering real support.
#MentalHealth #BrainInjury #Neuropsychiatry
What's helped you deal with emotional dysregulation?
June 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Wish I'd understood this better when I suffered #traumaticbraininjury. My teenagers complained at how angry and impatient I'd become, while I thought I was showing the patience of Job simply getting through daily parenting expectations. #concussion #braintrauma #invisibledisability #chronicpain