A thoughtful article about the connection between memory loss and smoking caught our attention. Breitbart.com cites a study by Severine Sabia and colleagues of France’s Institut National del la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale that found a link between smoking and memory loss. The detrimental effect of smoking doesn’t stop there, it includes a… Read More
Providing Much Needed Relief for the Disabled
Communicating your needs when you have a debilitating injury from things like strokes, traumatic brain damage or spinal cord injuries can be a difficult process for all involved. How do you feel connected to your environment when your speech is limited or non-existent or you have limited use of your limbs? According to Paul Pagliano,… Read More
Domestic Violence and Brain Injury
Domestic violence – an area often overlooked as a cause of traumatic brain injury, warrants consideration. An estimated 50-90% of assaults are to the face or the head of the victim which often results in cognitive and emotional impairments that are not recognized until long past the original incident occurred. According to BrainInjury.org long-term effects… Read More
The Invisible Brain Damaged
In a recent article for the City News, the discussion centers around a new coalition created for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) sufferers, the Ontario Alliance for Action on Brain Injury (OAABI) and its importance. The author describes the lack of follow through regarding ABI and the many who are, after an initial “patch up”, left… Read More
Can Your Cell Phone Cause Brain Damage? Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?
We have heard a great deal of speculation about cell phone use over the past ten years. It’s gotten to the point where it is unusual to find someone giving out their home phone number, and even somewhat odd if they have a home phone. You find bumper stickers ranting in bold print against driving… Read More
A Darn Good Description of Disk Herniation
OK, so it may not be a topic you are sitting down reading about for pleasure, but if you or someone you know has experienced the herniation of a disk in your spinal cord, it this article is a great resource so we had to share it! Todd Beartoes writes in depth about exactly what… Read More