Three or more concussions linked with worse brain function in later life

February 01, 2023

Published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, the paper found that people who reported three or more concussions had significantly worse cognitive function, which got successively worse with each subsequent concussion after that. Each additional reported concussion was linked to progressively worse cognitive function. This rich mine of data helps researchers understand how the brain ages, and the factors involved in maintaining a healthier brain in later life. We’re learning that life events that might seem insignificant, life experiencing a mild concussion, can have an impact on the brain. The PROTECT study is conducted entirely online, and is open to new participants aged 40 and over.

The source of this news is from University of Oxford