Brain Power: Mental Health and Emotional Recovery After Concussions

Concussions, a common form of brain injury, can significantly impact your mental health and emotional well-being. Understanding the complex relationship between these injuries and their psychological effects is essential for effective brain injury rehabilitation. Concussions can lead to cognitive impairments, mood swings, and anxiety, potentially resulting in long-term issues like depression and PTSD. Early diagnosis and […]

Concussions, brain injuries from playground mishaps on the rise

More U.S. children are needing treatment for traumatic brain injuries such as concussions from injuries on the playground despite safety improvements in playground equipment — a trend Canadian doctors see too. About 28,500 children a year in Canada need medical treatment as a result of playground injuries ranging from bruises and broken bones to serious […]

Beauty And The Brain: Five Ways Yoga Has Helped Heal My Brain Injury

One year ago at thirty-five years old, I suffered a Post-Partum Stroke. An Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; otherwise known as a brain bleed. I lost my vision, left side function, and the ability to enjoy being alert and present with my brand new baby daughter. The months following my stroke I was hit with the aftershocks […]