Multiple Concussions Linked to Declining Brain Function Later in Life

A new study reports that people who experience three concussions – or just one moderate-to-severe concussion – are at greater risk of declining brain function, including memory loss, later in life. The most effective healers for concussions are time and staying away from activity that caused the brain injury. “There is a correlation between healing between concussions and the severity of the injury and timing of recovery,” said Kate Labiner, M.D., a pediatric neurologist at Pediatrix® Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. “The most important factor in concussion management is recognizing the injury and completing healing prior to returning to activity,” said Dr. Labiner. 

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