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Ask LH: What Happens to Your Brain When You Get a Concussion? – Lifehacker Australia
Many of us have heard of a concussion before, but do you know what it actually does to the brain? We explore a little further.
Though a mighty popular injury in Hollywood films, the concussion is often something we regular folks rarely interact with IRL. There has been a decent amount of discussion about the brain injury of late with regard to sportspeople and the risk of repeated concussions. For that reason, I thought I’d take a close look at the injury, what it does and how it can impact your health.
What is a concussion?
The Brain Foundation Australia defines a concussion as a “minor head injury that is not usually…
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