Preventing brain injury

Even mild TBI can see increased risk of 15 per cent, research reveals

Dr Dung Trinh, is an expert on preventive health, here he shares with SR Times lifestyle and diet changes to make to help prevent stroke. Exercise Get regular physical exercise to help maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol and reduce stress. Diet Eat a healthy diet that contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and [...]

At the start of the 2022/23 football season, the English Football Association announced a trial ban for heading the ball for all levels involving children under the age of 12. The ban is being trialled in order to protect the developing brains of participating children. Should the ban be deemed a success, the FA will [...]

The international nongovernmental organisation PINK Concussions will host top brain injury experts in a groundbreaking event in Dublin to debate the need for a female-specific concussion management protocol for women athletes.  The 12th PINK Concussions Summit, taking place on March 30 in Dublin, aims to bring together international medical experts to debate changes needed to [...]

Sustaining three or more, or one TBI, can have serious impact on long-term cognitive function

“The data released today by Public Health Scotland illustrates that NHS staff are continuing to do great work in helping people survive stroke and heart disease under very tough circumstances."

Does our risk of stroke change as we age?

Organisation could vote on the proposals in its meeting today, and is urged to take the opportunity

"The results suggest that the same genetic factors may contribute to both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia.”

Premier League, MLS and Ligue 1 apply to introduce new measure from start of next season