The best way to prevent lasting effects from a concussion or a TBI is to be sure they are reported and treated as soon as possible. How do I know it’s safe for them to play again this year?

Many people who have had a fall don’t want to go to the concussion doctor or a hospital. So, some older adults may not know that they’ve suffered a concussion at all. “After sustaining a ...

We don't want the child to get another concussion before their current one has healed. That could put the child at risk for persistent symptoms and long-term effects. But it's not an all-or-nothing ...

Over the last 10 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has worked to raise awareness of concussions among children and teens because they are more likely to get a concussion and ...

It can take anywhere from two weeks to six months to recover from a concussion according to Sanford Hospital medical staff.

Concussion can happen to any of us at any age, but children and adolescents are more susceptible and it can take longer for them to recover. It’s also important to know that you DON’T have to ...

Concussion Damage Lingers In Athletes' Brains Up To A Year By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Concussion damage could linger in an athlete’s brain ...

Although we understand more about the biochemical and metabolic changes that occur during a concussion, there's still a lot we don't know. In particular, we need more research in younger children.