Traumatic brain injuries sustained by more than 200,000 U.S. troops may be fueling the military’s suicide crisis, according to a letter co-signed by 53 congressional members who are seeking additional data to investigate the new theory. [Note: Really? This a new theory?] Read full article.
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American Football Players Aren’t the Only Ones With Head Injury Issues
It may not seem surprising that a sport that involves gigantic men slamming into one another goes hand-in-hand with head injury. But in American football, the severity of the life-long consequences has gone under appreciated until recently. And there are other sports that should be concerned. Soccer players who head the ball could be injuring their brains, as well, according to a recent paper in PLoS ONE… Read full article.
Could Omega 3 help prevent skin cancer?
Omega-3 oils are known to be beneficial when it comes to joint and cardiovascular health, and now scientists from the University of Manchester say that the oil could also play a role in helping to prevent skin cancer… Read full article.
Battle of the omega-3 forms: Triglycerides, ethyl esters, or phospholipids?
As the number of omega-3 sources in the market increases, including fish, krill, squid, algae, and plant, suppliers are increasingly using the omega-3 form to differentiate their products. But where does the science currently stand, which questions remain, and is cost a factor?… Read full article.
The Story of Selah – Dr. Lewis Blog
It’s been eight weeks since the Sanjay Gupta MD show featured how fish oil was used to help Bobby Ghassemi recover from a severe traumatic brain injury two years ago. I had a chance to see Bobby this weekend along with his family. He is doing great, even better than when I saw him in March. His father, Peter, reminded me that all we asked of the family is to help spread the word about using omega-3s for TBI. In addition to the CNN segment < http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/19/health/fish-oil-brain-injuries > that received almost 12,000 recommends on Facebook, the Ghassemi family has received numerous calls asking for help and guidance in similar situations. Continue reading
It’s Football Season! – Dr. Lewis Blog
My 12-year son started tackle football practice this week, full pads, helmets, and everything. Given my focus on concussions and TBI over the past couple of years, how could I let my son play football?!! There is risk in all sports. But in my mind, the benefits far outweigh the risks. Life is a team sport Continue reading