Experiencing trauma can change some people’s outlook on life – sometimes for the better

Experiencing trauma can change some people’s outlook on life – sometimes for the better
The Conversation
Post-traumatic growth is the positive psychological change that can occur in response to a traumatic event. It is often mistaken as resilience, which means bouncing back to baseline following adversity. Post-traumatic growth, on the other hand, refers to an improvement in your life or outlook.
Posted on BrainLine April 6, 2023.

Military still mismanaging troops' traumatic brain injury care

Military still mismanaging troops' traumatic brain injury care
Military Times
Nearly half a million service members suffered traumatic brain injuries in the past two decades, but the Defense Department isn’t sure exactly how many, how they are being treated or how they are doing now, according to the Pentagon’s inspector general.
Posted on BrainLine April 6, 2023.

‘I got a brain injury and a life sentence’: the hidden legacy of male violence against women

‘I got a brain injury and a life sentence’: the hidden legacy of male violence against women
The Guardian
The effects of head trauma on athletes are well documented. Finally, a UK study is examining the long-term brain health of females abused by their partner.
Posted on BrainLine April 4, 2023.

2 common drugs may reduce “brain fog” in COVID long-haulers

2 common drugs may reduce “brain fog” in COVID long-haulers
BigThink
COVID long-haulers commonly experience brain fog — a colloquial term for lack of mental clarity, poor focus and concentration, memory problems, and difficulty with multitasking. These cognitive process are carried out by the prefrontal cortex, which is sensitive to inflammation and stress caused by COVID. Researchers have found that two drugs, guanfacine (an ADHD medication) and N-acetylcysteine (a painkiller overdose medication), clear brain fog symptoms.
Posted on BrainLine April 3, 2023.

Ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez sounded upbeat in final prison calls before suicide

Ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez sounded upbeat in final prison calls before suicide
NHPR

In a few short years, Aaron Hernandez moved from NFL star to murder suspect. He was convicted of killing one person before being cleared of two other murders. In prison, Hernandez killed himself, and after his death, the former New England Patriots tight end was diagnosed with brain disease.

Posted on BrainLine April 3, 2023.

The Old Man and the CTE? Ernest Hemingway had 'nine or ten major concussions' ...

The Old Man and the CTE? Ernest Hemingway had 'nine or ten major concussions' ...
Mail Online
Author Ernest Hemingway struggled with an array of health issues across his life but another might have gone undetected, according to his granddaughter Mariel, in an interview with The Spectator. CTE, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the degenerative brain disease that catches up with all kinds of elite sportsmen - boxers, footballers, soccer players - might also have got Hemingway too.
Posted on BrainLine April 3, 2023.

Beyond The Headlines: A Closer Look At Concussion Evaluation, Treatment And Technology

Beyond The Headlines: A Closer Look At Concussion Evaluation, Treatment And Technology
Forbes

The increasing evidence linking concussive impact exposure to a higher risk for devastating neurological outcomes for professional athletes, amateur athletes, coaches and weekend warriors is top of mind.

Posted on BrainLine March 24, 2023.

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