Concussions

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• Concussions

  How can you tell if you have a concussion? What should you do? And what's going to happen with sports and school? The facts are all on this site for teens.

• Sports and Concussions

  As long as people play sports, there will be concussions from time to time. Find out how to protect yourself and what to do if you get a concussion playing sports.

• School and Concussions

  A concussion can affect you at school because it's a type of brain injury. Doing schoolwork and being in a classroom can sometimes make things worse. Here's what to know about school and concussions.

• Concussions: Getting Better

  All body parts take time to heal, even brains. But because you can't see a brain injury, healing can be a little more complicated. This article for teens has tips on what doctors often recommend to help people heal from a concussion.

• Concussions: Alex’s Story

  Alex plays high school football, track, basketball, and lacrosse. He's had two concussions. Here, he talks about his experience and what he learned.

• Seguridad en los deportes y el ejercicio

  Seguir estas normas básicas para prevenir las lesiones ayudará a que todos puedan mantenerse en el juego.

• El cerebro y el sistema nervioso

  El cerebro es el órgano más mandón de todo el cuerpo: da órdenes prácticamente a todas las demás partes del cuerpo sobre qué tienen qué hacer, constantemente, independientemente de que tú seas consciente de ello.

• Conmociones cerebrales

  Las conmociones y otras lesiones cerebrales son relativamente frecuentes. Aproximadamente cada 21 segundos, alguien en EE.UU. se hace una lesión cerebral grave. Una de las causas más frecuentes de conmoción cerebral son las lesiones deportivas.

• Brain and Nervous System

  If the brain is a central computer that controls all the functions of the body, then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth to different parts of the body. Find out how they work in this Body Basics article.

• Concussions: What to Do

  In a concussion, the brain shifts inside the skull. This can cause a sudden - but usually temporary - disruption in a person's ability to function properly and feel well. Here's what to do if you suspect a concussion.