It found, that often times, after a child is treated for a head injury, the treatment stops once they’ve recovered. The report found that virtually nothing is done to see how the child is affected later in life and that more research is needed to learn about the long term effects. The CDC found that more

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Strict rest for children who have suffered concussions could do more harm than good, according to a growing body of research. It can lead to them being ‘cocooned’ – a lack of stimulation and activity that may be bad for the developing brain. Avoiding contact sports is still key, but a leading neurosurgeon says previously-banned activities like

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Scientists have found that omega-3 levels are better predictors of risk for death than serum cholesterol. A study, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, looked at the value of measuring blood levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids to assess an individual’s risk for developing certain diseases. The “Omega-3 Index” (the EPA plus DHA content of red blood

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Marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids have a stronger punch than flaxseed and other plant-based oils in cancer prevention, being eight times more effective at inhibiting tumor development and growth, according to researchers. The findings are from a study at the University of Guelph in Canada titled, “Marine fish oil is more potent than plant based n-3 polyunsaturated

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CBD is known to be a powerful, natural solution for various types of chronic pain. A study conducted by the National Cancer Institute of the NIH tested CBD oil extracts sprayed in the mouth of patients. The oil was applied in all of the joints. The study found that pain could be managed better with the help

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The answer to the question is a resounding yes. Seemingly in accordance with scientific research and available information about the cannabinoid, the World Anti-Doping Agency updated their banned substance list. They still don’t allow Olympic athletes to use THC during the competition. But cannabidiol? Totally fine. The proof is right there on the updated list for 2o18.

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Researchers are examining whether CBD can help suppress the desire to use heroin and other opioids, specifically, CBD can curb cravings for heroin. It’s important work amid the ongoing opioid crisis. Opioids were involved in more than 42,000 deaths in 2016, according to the CDC. About 40% of them involved a prescription opioid. Yasmin Hurd, director of the

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Between the ages of 2-4, the human brain has an estimated one quadrillion synapses – the electrical connections between neurons. Pruning out extraneous synapses to enable existing ones to run more efficiently is just as important as forming new cellular connections. An imbalance between synapse formation and removal has been linked to psychiatric disorders, including autism

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A study published online Thursday in Brain, a journal of neurology, presents that repetitive hits to the head, separate from or in addition to known concussions, can cause CTE, just as concussions are believed to potentially lead to CTE. The researchers analyzed human brains — from four teenagers and young adults who had been exposed to mild head impact

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