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Pittsburgh Proud

This was such a big night. LoveYourBrain, Lulu Lemon, and I had officially brought yoga for TBI to a very large Pittsburgh crowd. The moment was surreal. I smiled at the audience. I was pretty Pittsburgh proud that night.

Captain Sue Davis: The Road to Recovery from a TBI

Former Air Force Captain, Sue Davis, shares her road to recovery and advocacy after sustaining a severe TBI “because of a poor decision."

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Brain Injury & Adolescents: 5 Strategies for Talking with your Teen

Teens need to be able to talk about their plans and concerns with adults, but it can sometimes be difficult for adults to get out of the driver’s seat and let the teen take charge.

Returning to Community Life

Veterans with TBI often shy away from social engagement, but that social engagement is the most important part of treatment.

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Flinging Open Many Doors at Yoga ReMed

“I’m going to teach yoga to people with brain injury,” BrainLine blogger Janna Leyde said, explaining why the professional worlds of yoga and brain injury must meet.

The Chicken Book

BrainLine blogger Janna Leyde talks about the power of stories, back when her father was first injured and now, sharing her own with others.

One Simple Way to Help

Here’s one simple way that caregivers can help their family members with TBI: just listen.

Why Retired Soccer Star Briana Scurry Is Speaking Out About Concussion

As someone who had a phenomenal career in professional soccer and that had a career-ending head injury, Briana Scurry knows she can help other female — and male — athletes.

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Life After Brain Injury: Developing a Meaningful Life

David Grant knows that a brain injury is just about the last thing you think about until it becomes the only thing you think about.

Advocacy Is the Pulse of Hope

Caregiver Rosemary Rawlins shares her experience and enthusiasm after attending the Bob Woodruff Foundation's “Stand Up for Heroes” event.

How Do You Explain the Anatomy and Physiology of a TBI?

Dr. Heechin Chae talks about how a brain injury is like an earthquake in a city, changing, damaging, or destroying the roads and bridges in the city of the brain.

Communicating a Way Forward

Learn why caregiver Abby Maslin calls aphasia "the unexpected homewrecker," and what she did to help.

Why Are So Many Veterans Homeless?

More than half of the newly homeless diagnosed with mental disorders had received that diagnosis before homelessness.

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Cool It on the Acronyms! Making Your Military Skills Understandable on a Civilian Resume

Rosemary talks about giving her first caregiving talk at a brain injury conference and how friendships and opportunities burgeoned from there.

Why People with TBI Need a "Resource Facilitator"

People with TBI who may need life-long care need someone to network and advocate for them. This is not always an easy job, and sometimes family members are not cut out for it.

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Bring on the Steeple Chase!

"For the brain injured, for anyone needing to restart their lives after all of their normal has been stripped, the Olympics provide a serious, wonderful, hopeful dose of what is possible in each of us."

Study to Determine Lifetime Prevalence of Brain Injury Among Prisoners

A substantial proportion of prisoners reported having experienced a TBI during their lifetime, something that could impact their success once released.

Becoming an Advocate

As a caregiver, you may find yourself in situations where you need to advocate.

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Need for Objective Diagnostic Tool for Mild TBI

Diagosing a mild TBI often has to rely on subjective evaluations. A standard, objective screening tool like a blood biomarker would help with diagnosis and with tracking recovery.

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More Injury Prevention Efforts Needed for Veterans with TBI

Veterans with traumatic brain injury are sustaining new, nonfatal injuries after being discharged from inpatient care.

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A Hero's Message Can Go a Long Way for TBI Awareness

Professional athletes could help educate the myriad kids who look up to them by being upfront about the dangers of brain injury.

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How to Find Local or State Support After a Brain Injury

Learn what help is available before filing for disability benefits.

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A Mother's Intuition

After her son sustained a TBI while playing football, one mother took the ball and ran with it to raise awareness.

Funding Assistive Technology and Accommodations

Learn about the various options available for funding assistive technology, equipment, and accommodations needed in the workplace.

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Making a Difference #9: How You Can Help

There are many ways to help someone with a TBI -- from helping them identify barriers and provide advocacy to finding support groups.

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