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Why It’s Important To Talk About Brain Injuries

A head injury is an injury to the skull. A brain injury can be the result of a head injury. A brain injury causes changes to how the brain functions. The World Health Organization defines acquired brain injuries (ABI), a type of brain injury that is not present at birth.

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What Type Of Injuries Can Occur As The Result Of A Car Accident?

Traumatic brain injuries/head trauma can occur as the result of the head being jolted during a collision. A person may experience a mild traumatic brain injury such as a concussion, or more serious injuries can occur if the head hits the steering wheel.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries Headline the News

Football is back in season and the concussion/traumatic brain injury crisis still remains a growing concern for the NFL, its lawyers and players. An article from the Globe and Mail reveals that according to an actuarial study, 1 in 4 football players will end up with some form of “brain problems” in their lifetime, which

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Lower Back Pain Costing You Time and Money

Whether continuing education and working part-time, or working full-time, enthusiasm sometimes overrides focus on performing tasks with long-term health and safety in mind.  Society encourages the “do-er” and people are told they have to pay their dues to earn their way in the job culture.  The reality of today’s economy, many companies in various industries

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Make Sure You Drive With Care

Every day in urban centres, you see them…  Those people who drive like they got their licence from a bubble-gum machine.  You don’t know whether to laugh or cry.  It’s stressful, even if the rest of your day isn’t necessarily.  The drive to and from anywhere these days is fraught with dangers.  People cutting in

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The Uninvited Guest

You’re dying to go next door to see your neighbour’s renovation.  They’ve been at it for months.  Inside, outside, from open concepts to new “grotto” patios.  But, you’re not exactly friends.  Every time you ask “How’s it going?”  They give you the same, flaccid reply, “Well, it’s still going.  We’re getting there, slowly.”  Finally, you

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UBC Researchers Developing “Smart Seat” to Reduce Whiplash Injuries

One of the most common injuries after a car accident is whiplash. The severity of the degree of whiplash depends on the nature of the accident, and the mechanism of how the injury happened. Recovery time depends on the individual and on the severity of the injury.  Researchers at the University of British Columbia are

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