The Common Personality Changes | What Causes Them The brain is a delicate and complex organ, controlling both physical and mental capabilities. It should come as no surprise, then, that when you've suffered a bump or blow to the head, you may experience changes in your personality. Among the most … [Read more...]
Gender and Traumatic Brain Injury
Are Men or Women More Likely to Suffer a TBI from Similar Activities? Though men and women are and should be equal in many ways, research indicates a critical area where they have significant differences—the susceptibility to traumatic brain injury and the severity of the consequences to a bump or … [Read more...]
Improving Your Sleep after a Concussion or TBI
Steps You Can Take for Better Rest after a Traumatic Brain Injury After a concussion or traumatic brain injury, your brain and your body both need rest. Unfortunately, one of the common side effects of a TBI is insomnia, where you toss and turn or sleep in fits and starts. What can you do to get … [Read more...]
Can Dietary Supplements Help You Heal after a Concussion?
The Benefits of Vitamins and Minerals after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury When you've suffered any type of mild bump or blow to the head, chances are good that you've suffered a concussion. One of the first things you'll want to do is schedule an appointment with your primary care physician, who … [Read more...]
The Prognosis for Full Recovery after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The Likelihood of a Return to Full Physical and Mental Function Any bump or blow to the head can have significant potential health consequences. Even a mild TBI, often referred to as a concussion, can have a long-term physical and mental impact, though most people who suffer a mild traumatic brain … [Read more...]
The Physical Consequences of a Traumatic Brain Injury
How a TBI Affects Motor Skills We tend to think of our brain as primarily a cognitive tool, controlling our reasoning, memory, decision-making and other thought processes. But the brain also handles many of our physical functions. When you suffer any type of traumatic brain injury, the short-term … [Read more...]
The Common Cognitive Problems after a Traumatic Brain Injury
How a TBI Affects Your Ability to Function Mentally A traumatic brain injury, even a relatively mild one, can have significant impact on your ability to interact cognitively with others, negatively affecting your: Short-term and long-term memory Attention span and ability to … [Read more...]
Dealing with Fatigue after a Traumatic Brain Injury
Finding Ways to Conserve Your Injury after a TBI One of the common aftereffects of a concussion or more serious traumatic brain injury is fatigue. That's not surprising, as your brain must devote a substantial amount of resources to healing, leaving you feeling tired or lackluster. Though it's … [Read more...]
Understanding a Brain Injury
How Your Brain Works | What Happens When You Suffer a TBI The human brain is a remarkable organ. Weighing on average around three pounds, it's made of three parts—the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brain stem: The cerebrum, the largest part of your brain, controls many bodily functions. … [Read more...]
How Music Can Help You Recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury
How Music Therapy Helps Build New Neural Pathways In the aftermath of any type of bump or blow to the head, the most important thing you must do is seek appropriate medical care. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may need to go immediately to the emergency room at the nearest hospital … [Read more...]
