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The name BRAVE was coin by members of a therapy group who observed that expectations for their recovery were often far below their actual potential.
08/08/2014
This is an article from yesterday's Washington Post. We have been following the development of these sensors. It is interesting to read both sides of the debate. What are your thoughts on the use of the sensors?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/loudoun-valley-football-parents-fight-for-helmet-sensors-but-administrators-decline/2014/08/07/7bb32bec-1d8d-11e4-ae54-0cfe1f974f8a_story.html
Loudoun Valley football parents fight for helmet sensors, but administrators decline Loudoun parents want to use football hit sensors on helmets, school system declines untested devices.
08/13/2013
Jane McGonigal talks about how she survived the suicidal thoughts she battled with after suffering a TBI. It's empowering to see someone speak personally about this common issue!
Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life | Video on TED.com When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resili...
07/31/2013
An article about research that connects concussions with loss of IQ in teens. It's makes some pretty astounding claims!
Medical: Studying concussion's impact on teens It's the time of the year when high schoolers, particularly boys who put on football pads, are getting another round of warnings and tests for the consequences of concussions.
Matt Lauer calls the NFL and Army's TBI research partnership "perfect."
07/30/2013
Another reason to stay hydrated this summer!
Drinking water boosts your brain\'s reaction time Researchers find out exactly what effect drinking water has on mental performance, discovering good effects on reaction times, but sometimes paradoxically bad effects too.
Commentary by Australian sports writer Peter FritzSimons about a Ruby player's "disgraceful" return-to-play 5 minutes after been carried off the field due to a serious head trauma.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/sideline-concussion-test-a-disgrace-20130710-2pqhg.html
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