By exploiting a feature of the immune system, researchers open the door for stem cell transplants to repair the brain In experiments in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have developed a way to successfully transplant certain protective brain cells without the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs. A report on the research, published Sept….
Summary: For the first time researchers have been able to demonstrate that the brains of a patient and therapist become synchronized during a music therapy session, a breakthrough that could improve future interactions between patients and therapists. For the first time researchers have been able to demonstrate that the brains of a patient and therapist…
Tai Chi makes your brain bigger and can improve memory and thinking – possibly delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, claim scientists. As Tai Chi increases mental activity, scientists believe it may be possible to delay the onset of incurable Alzheimer’s in pensioners Photo: ALAMY A new study has revealed how elderly people practising Tai Chi…
This is probably aimed more at family members/caregivers than the person with the brain injury, as speaking from personal experience it took me a number of years before I knew there was something wrong and was willing to admit it. It took even longer for me to get to a point where I understood that there…
Long prized for its sweet flavor and high fiber content, coconut has been deemed by many health gurus to be a superfood – but its uses go back far longer than most of us can imagine. From coconut oil to coconut water, this food truly has the potential to do it all. It makes a…
Who we are, and what makes us “us” has been the topic of much debate throughout history. At the individual level, the ingredients for the unique essence of a person consist mostly of personality concepts. Things like kindness, warmth, hostility and selfishness. Deeper than this, however, is how we react to the world around us, respond…
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and child development are the subjects of two small studies published in the journal Pediatrics this week. CNN.com reports on the findings: The first study compared the social, intellectual, and behavioral functions of 53 children who had experienced a traumatic brain injury before the age of three, most of which were the result of falls, with…
Latest News On Brain Injuries Suggests Greater Needs For Brain Injury Lawyers Brain Injury Lawyers who provides legal representation to those who claim to have been injured.After a long period of being relatively unknown and deeply misunderstood, brain injuries are becoming an issue that is being studied more frequently by medical professionals.As more information emerges…
Living with a brain injury means a lot of things can change. Conversations change. Relationships change. Your thoughts about yourself may change. Living with a brain injury often involves having to constantly express how difficult it is to function while being expected to keep up with everyday interactions. It’s saying “this is too much for me” in a noisy…
Flash back to three years ago when my doctors realized I didn’t just sustain a concussion, but a TBI. I remember so clearly the long list of symptoms they said I may experience. These ranged from nausea, loss of thirst, loss of taste, extreme fatigue, headaches, short term memory loss, poor attention/concentration, slow processing, dizziness,…