With fall sports in full swing, the American Medical Response of Western Michigan is reminding families, coaches and community leaders to learn how to recognize a concussion and respond appropriately.

Concussions are among the most common brain injuries, but experts say they’re also among the most misunderstood. Doctors ...

With students headed back to school, it’s a great time to raise awareness about concussions, prevention and treatment. And while students may sustain concussions during sports, gym classes, playground ...

Nearly half of adolescents and young adults with lingering symptoms of concussion suffer from eye coordination disorders that ...

During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey’s sixth-grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a ...

Typically, 85% to 90% of adults will get better after a concussion in 10 to 14 days, if they don't push too much and know how to limit overstimulation. For children, that recovery time can be closer ...

Concussions can impair your thinking, coordination, and movement. This likely makes it unsafe for you to drive until you have recovered and have the medical green light. A concussion is a type of ...

Head injuries are considered a normal risk of high-impact sports like football. Better helmets and guidelines aim to make athletes safer.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Basically, while playing a contact sport might be one way to bump your head, a concussion can—and ...