CTE Dementia (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is a dementia-mystery that Chris Nowinski is solving. See his ground-breaking effort to protect athletes' brains - and yours, too.
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Showing posts with label CTE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CTE. Show all posts
Sunday, October 9
The Truth About Concussions & CTE Dementia
CTE Dementia (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is a dementia-mystery that Chris Nowinski is solving. See his ground-breaking effort to protect athletes' brains - and yours, too.
Thursday, September 1
It Took Losing My Mind to Care About My Mind
Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht testified about his dementia before Congress. Football causes a type of dementia called CTE, and Ben got it at the young age of 29. See what he hopes to do to tackle all forms of dementia.
Wednesday, August 31
Concussion Leads to Dementia If Neglected
AS PROFESSIONAL sports teams battle lawsuits for dementia caused by concussion, new research shows damage to the brain can persist for decades after a head trauma. Learn why. Find out what to do.
Tuesday, July 5
Family of Major League Soccer Player Shares CTE Diagnosis
The family of major league soccer player Scott Vermillion is speaking out about his posthumous diagnosis of CTE Dementia (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), a degenerative brain disease believed to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion. Listen in.
Sunday, May 22
CTE Dementia, Unlike Alzheimer's, Can Be Definitively Diagnosed
Sunday, May 15
6 Steps to Treat Concussions & Prevent CTE Dementia
Friday, February 28
85 with Dementia? Good Chance It's HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer's
Sunday, April 5
Walking Away to Prevent Dementia
CTE Dementia is football's big brain risk. That's why Chris Borland, one of the most promising rookies in the NFL (National Football League), announced his early retirement. He says the brain risks of playing are not worth the rewards. See his first live interview since the announcement.
Sunday, September 28
Blood Test Spots CTE Dementia
Diagnosing CTE, a dementia common to athletes, is crucial. It's often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, but CTE needs different treatment. For the first time, there is an experimental test that can confirm a CTE diagnosis during life. See how.
Sunday, September 14
30% of Football Players Will Get Dementia
CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is a dementia caused by concussions and repeated hits to the head. Football forced CTE into the spotlight this week, with experts announcing that 6,000 players will get dementia. Find out how this happened and what we are doing about it.
Tuesday, August 26
Headbanging Triggers CTE-Dementia in Soccer Pro's Brain
Professional athlete Patrick Grange died with CTE dementia. Learn the connection between CTE dementia and activities that are hard on the head.
Sunday, July 13
Department of Defense Invests in Brain Implants to Restore Memories
Sunday, June 8
Memantine May Help Huntington's & Other Types of Dementia
Wednesday, November 13
Players Are 19 Times as Likely to Develop Dementia
NFL researchers find that football players may end up with dementias such as CTE and Alzheimer's NINETEEN TIMES more often than normal. "This is a big development," says Dr. Bailes to CNN. "It is a game-changer!"
Sunday, November 10
CTE Dementia: Tony Dorsett's Story
Are concussions a given part of playing hard? Watch legend Tony Dorsett share his news and tell his story.
Sunday, June 23
Is Alzheimer's Connected to Concussions?
Brain patterns in concussions are similar to patterns seen in Alzheimer's. Why? The initial traumatic event that caused the concussion may trigger a sequence of degenerative changes in the brain. With 1.7 million annual concussions in the U.S., learn more about these relevant findings.
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