LearningRx1 athletics | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 5

Older brains benefit from all types of exercise

Nov 18, 2014 by

New research suggests that seniors’ brains benefit from exercise no matter what type....

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Fit kids have more fibrous and compact white matter

Sep 9, 2014 by

A new study says that kids who are fit have more fibrous and compact white matter in their brains than kids who are less fit....

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Teens’ concussion symptoms tell a story

Aug 31, 2014 by

A new study indicates that teens who have experienced a concussion then become more sensitive to noise or light may be more likely to have emotional symptoms....

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Concussions in high school lacrosse

Aug 16, 2014 by

New research has found that 22% of the injuries in high school lacrosse games and practice were concussions....

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5 football helmets meet 5-star rating

Jun 18, 2014 by

The Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings(tm) have given five new football helmets their highest rating of five stars....

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More experienced college football players have smaller brain volume...

Jun 4, 2014 by

College football players who have had concussions and who have been playing football for many years have, on average, less hippocampal volume than those who have only been playing for a few years....

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