Optimizing sleep during a brain injury is essential, yet difficult. Sleep disturbances are common, affecting 30 to 70% of individuals. Insomnia, fatigue, narcolepsy and sleepiness are the most frequent post brain injury sleep complaints. In addition, depression and...
The build up to a MMA bout is serious business. Often 8 to 10 weeks are spent in strategic training camp. The workouts are rigorous and designed to help the athlete peak when it counts the most, on fight night. However, once the fight is over many athletes just want...
Zinc imbalances have been shown to contribute to poor outcome in brain injuries. After a brain injury zinc decreases in the body and high amounts are found in the urine. This likely due to cell damage and other factors releasing zinc into the bloodstream. Some...
A recent article in Outside magazine highlighted the problem of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) outside of the NFL, namely in extreme sports. The article spoke of many X Games athletes who committed suicide because of CTE related issues. Some of these athletes...
Cycling and Concussions A cyclist shaking off a crash while lying on the side of the road has a split-second choice: either get up fast, because the peloton is speeding away, or quit. While event rules and protocols vary, the decision to start pedaling again is...
