Brain Trauma

The Vow IS Enhanced by Being Based on Truth

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 04.15.2012

Read More: Channing Tatum, Brain Trauma, Rachel McAdams, Parental Control, Amnesia, Love Story, The Vow, Entertainment News
Jackie K. Cooper

Tatum is sincere and loving as Leo but he is also a sort of clunky actor. For some this just adds to his charm, while for others it is off-setting. He has a boyish charm and you can certainly see why Paige was attracted to Leo.

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Brain Trauma Found In Three-Time NFL Champ

AP | By JIMMY GOLEN | Posted 12.08.2011

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BOSTON -- Lew Carpenter never had any concussions – or at least none that his family knew about back in the 1950s and '60s, when he played for t...

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Used-Up Heroes

Robert Koehler | Posted 02.07.2012

Read More: Derek Boogaard, Vet Suicide, War on Terror, Brain Trauma, Heroes, Nhl, Ptsd, Hockey, Afghanistan War, Politics News
Robert Koehler

Violence is a toy we play with as a culture, a commodity we sell. And the heroes born of violence, created in adolescent enthusiasm, are subject to the same dehumanization process as our designated enemies.

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You'll Never Guess This Artist

Royal Oak Patch | Posted 11.21.2011

Read More: Red Wings, Brain Trauma, Royal Oak, Detroit Red Wings, Vladimir Konstantinov Art, Vladimir Konstantinov, Detroit Impact, Art Galleries, Detroit News

Gallery U will host a display of the work of Konstantinov, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a crash 14 years ago....

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How You Can Help Veterans

Mike Erwin | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Wounded Veterans, Brain Trauma, Va, Veterans Day, Team Red Whit and Blue, Post-9/11 Veterans, Ptsd, Veterans, Impact News
Mike Erwin

Recent studies underscore the VA's shortage of mental-health programs that are supposed to support an estimated 300,000 post-9/11 Veterans who have psychological wounds, namely, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury Forecasting this reality, I have an answer for any American who asks the question, "How can I help veterans?"

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Friday Night Blights

Marian Salzman | Posted 06.17.2011

Read More: Football-Related Injuries, Dave Duerson, Brain Trauma, Football, Roger Goodell, Trends, Concussions, Heatstroke, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Sports, Football High, NFL Concussions, Brain, Brain Injuries, High School Football Concussions, Shane Dronett, Home News
Marian Salzman

As we see more evidence of repeat injuries (including those that go unreported) and lack of regulation for football that's not at collegiate or pro level, let's hope we can begin to protect our young athletes.

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Contact Sports And the Adolescent Brain

Helene Pavlov, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Brain Trauma, NFL Brain Trauma, Brain Development, Dr Helene Pavlov, Sports Injuries, Adolescent Health, NFL Head Injuries, Healthy Living News
Helene Pavlov, M.D.

Neurologists are still learning not only how the brain works, but how it matures. Chronic trauma to the brain at a young age could possibly lead to chronic progressive disabling neurological disorders later on.

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