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Wednesday, 1 February, 2023

Three or more concussions add up to long-term cognitive problems, study suggests – The Guardian

Experiencing multiple concussions may be linked to worse brain function in later life, suggests a study of nearly 16,000 people.

Among 15,764 people aged 50 to 90, those who reported three or more concussions had worse complex planning and attention scores on a range of cognitive tests.

People who had experienced four or more concussions showed poorer attention, processing speed and working memory.

Read more at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/31/three-or-more-concussions-add-up-to-long-term-cognitive-problems-study-suggests

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