Researchers are actively looking into a link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Parkinson’s. They have been studying veteran’s health histories and noticed those who have had TBI, had a 71% increased risk of Parkinson’s. This increased risk is observed among veterans with TBI, mild TBI, and moderate-severe TBI.
According to the article “Is Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Parkinson’s Disease?” in Consumer Health Digest, the research shows that people who sustain TBI and lose their consciousness for more than an hour, are at a higher risk of developing late-life neurodegeneration; however, TBI wasn’t linked with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Continue reading “Have You Ever Had a Concussion?: The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and Parkinson’s”