Concussions may raise dementia risk. Here's how to protect yourself.

Commonly caused by falls in older adults, concussions are linked to an 18 percent increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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Concussions can cause long-term sleep problems

Newswise — Every year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room or hospital with minor head injuries, often diagnosed as concussions. Concussions usually result from falls, violence, bicycle ...
NFL

Survey: Players hide concussions, despite fear of long-term effects

Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press from Nov. 2-15 replied that they have hidden or played down the ...
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Multiple Concussions of Student Athletes in Spotlight After High-Profile Cases

The potential dangers of multiple concussions related to contact sports have again made headlines after two football players may face long-term consequences after suffering multiple concussions. At ...
Medical Xpress

Study finds irritability long after concussions in veterans is linked to PTSD, chronic pain and hearing difficulties

New research from the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health shows that irritability is strongly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, chronic pain and difficulty ...

Bills linebacker retires at 23 after suffering multiple concussions

Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Tarpley, a 23-year-old undrafted rookie in 2015, is retiring from football, citing long-term ...
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Multiple Concussions of Student Athletes in Spotlight After High-Profile Cases

VIDEO: Trey Enloe's family says Trey had asked to be taken out of the game after a hard hit but an assistant football coach dismissed his injuries. The potential dangers of multiple concussions ...