Archive for the ‘Brain’ Category
Report Shows Rise in E.R. Visits for Concussions Among Young
by New York Times Posted: Friday, 10/7/2011
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the 60 percent increase in visits from 2001 to 2009 may be a result of increased awareness of the dangers of head injuries.
Traditional classroom learning is generally rules first, application later. However, researchers are finding that repeated exposure to patterns seems to deepen understanding.
Yes, no, maybe — the answer seems to change with every new study. Finding the definitive solution turns out to be a science in itself.
Treating an Injured Brain Is a Long, Uncertain Process
by By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN, M.D. Posted: Tuesday, 1/11/2011
Representative Gabrielle Giffords’s treatment began in the parking lot where she was shot, and will continue for months, even years.
For many years brain shrinkage and nerve cell death were believed to be both progressive and unavoidable by the medical community. Recent research has come to light that indicates we can actually increase gray matter in the brain and halt expected age related decline. This is especially true with areas of the brain that are associated with happiness.