Yes, You Can Still Have PTSD Even if You Weren’t Violently Attacked

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Today, it’s known that approximately 7.8 percent of Americans (and 10.4 percent of women) will develop PTSD at some point in their lives according to the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Because trauma comes in many forms, it’s entirely possible to have PTSD without a history of being violently attacked.

Posted on BrainLine June 4, 2020.

Concussion affects 1 in 10 youth athletes every year. Here’s what needs to change.

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While sports facilities and leagues are still gauging how and when to reopen in the wake of the coronavirus, now is the best time to think about concussion prevention: before young people get back on the playing field.

Posted on BrainLine May 28, 2020.

Association of Professional Football Cumulative Head Impact Index Scores With All-Cause Mortality Among National Football League Players

Two football helmets leaning against each other at the forehead.

Question  Are repetitive head impacts during a professional football career associated with mortality among National Football League players?

Findings  In this cohort study of 13 912 National Football League players, a 25% increase in repetitive head impacts during a professional football career was associated with a statistically significant increase in the hazard ratio of death.

Meaning  The findings suggest that repetitive head impacts are associated with an increase in the risk of all-cause mortality among professional football players.

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