Brain Injury and Effects

"People over 50 who suffered what doctors call a "single uncomplicated" concussion earlier in life usually don't have to worry about cognitive impairment later."
Amy Jak, associate professor U of California

With all the news about sports concussions and brain damage, it might be something we all think about.  I know my loved one and I tried to think of a reason for his Lewy Bodies Dementia at such a young age.  He had suffered some head injuries and he had also worked with gasoline with lead in it, but other people probably had those factors too and did not get dementia.  Perhaps we will never know the cause of his dementia, but this research is hopeful.  Single, uncomplicated concussions usually do not cause cognitive impairment.  But, just to be safe:  Let's keep our beautiful brains safe from harm, from either ingested drugs or alcohol or from an external fall or blow to the head.