Concussions Look And Feel Different For Women. Here’s What Doctors Want You To Know.

Women's Health

You probably hear about concussions most when it comes to sports. Er, men’s sports. But it’s not just men or male athletes that deal with the injury. In fact, when comparing the same activities, women are actually more likely to suffer concussions than men.

Posted on BrainLine January 29, 2025.

Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for

The Conversation

The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los Angeles area are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Posted on BrainLine January 17, 2025.

Female athletes are getting more concussions. A St. Louis doctor wants to know why

STLPR (NPR)

Concussions are a known risk for athletes playing at a recreational or professional level. But in recent years, research has started to highlight a concerning trend. Concussions for female athletes have tripled in the past two decades. However, there’s little research to explain why

Posted on BrainLine January 7, 2025.

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