Monthly Archives: July 2010

When we created the Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Foundation, we had people just like James in mind. James, an Iraq veteran, is the first person the Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Foundation has sponsored to receive a … Continue reading

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Most of you know how I feel about collision sports that are risky for brain injuries. But one emerging sport could be the worst I have ever seen as far as brain health is concerned. I’m talking about MMA, mixed … Continue reading

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After years of treating people with addictions, we have found that one of the best ways to break denial is to show someone an image of their brain. Chase, 18, is the son of a billionaire. He was drinking, smoking … Continue reading

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After looking at the brain scans of more than 100 active and retired NFL players, it is clear to me that playing professional football causes long-term brain damage. Our study’s initial findings led us to a question that had much … Continue reading

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In March, I wrote about how the National Hockey League (NHL) and Players Association had agreed that they needed to ban hits to the head. Well, they have made good on their promise. The committee has agreed on a new … Continue reading

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