brain injury

Can tinnitus (ringing in the ear) occur after head, neck, and brain injuries?

Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) may occur after head, neck, and brain injuries. Over one in 10 cases of tinnitus result from a head or neck injury. To make matters worse, injury-related tinnitus is often more severe and unpleasant. The study was conducted by the Oregon Health and Service University Tinnitus Clinic, involving 2,400 patients who ...click here to read more

National Sports TBI Awareness Month, Concussion, High fructose diet, brain injury

January is National Sports TBI (traumatic brain injury) Awareness Month which discusses topics like concussions, high fructose diets and brain injuries. Although sports are a mode to keep active and can be an enjoyable pastime they can pose a risk to health, especially when it comes to the brain. Therefore, it’s important to be made ...click here to read more

Concussion (traumatic brain injury) and head impact may accelerate brain aging

Concussion (traumatic brain injury) and head impact may accelerate brain aging. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury which alters the way the brain functions. Effects of concussion are usually temporary but continuous head trauma or lack of healing can have long-lasting effects. Aside from a direct blow to the head concussions can also be ...click here to read more