First-of-its-kind study explains why rest is critical after a concussion
Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 15:32
in Health & Medicine
Neuroscientists say rest -- for more than a day -- is critical for allowing the brain to reset neural networks and repair any short-term injury. This new study in mice also shows that repeated mild concussions with only a day to recover between injuries leads to mounting damage and brain inflammation that remains evident a year after injury.