In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share a set of statistics from an eye-opening report published in JAMA Network Open : Approximately 15% to 30% of individuals with a history of concussion will present with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) Studies show that people with PPCS have four-fold greater odds of Read more
Over the last decade, numerous studies tested the relationship between patients diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their recovery with concussions. Both ADHD and concussion share some symptoms, such as loss of focus, which led researchers into wanting to learn more about the overlap between the two and whether traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery was Read more
When we think of concussions, sports or accidents usually come to mind first. Domestic violence, however, is another less-talked about risk factor. Part of the problem is that victims often have concussion symptoms that go unnoticed or unreported, and they suffer because of this. We as a community need to talk about and address this Read more
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! This year the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition is celebrating by encouraging Americans to #MoveinMay. We at MAC Alliance support this celebration and want people to participate in all fitness activities that bring them joy! In honor of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, we Read more
“Time is of the essence” could not be truer in the case of concussions. A recent meta-analysis study in Sports Medicine found that athletes who initially delayed reporting or continued to play with a concussion took longer to recover than athletes who immediately reported concussion symptoms and removed from play. The study adds to growing support Read more
We at MAC Alliance use a wide array of concussion and brain health testing tools to screen, diagnosis and treat brain injuries. They include neurocognitive brain testing, EEG technology, infrared eye-tracking screening and other advanced tools. Now, according to some new groundbreaking research, we may someday be adding a saliva test for concussions to our Read more
It is important to take care of your brain, whether injured or not. Understanding what strengthens your brain can help decrease brain disease and improve overall mental wellbeing. This quiz is meant for anyone curious about improving their knowledge of brain health. See how well you do! If you complete the quiz, you will automatically Read more
How Sleep Affects Concussions and Overall Brain Wellness Get a good night’s sleep. Don’t lose sleep over it. Did you sleep well? Sweet dreams! The many idioms and expressions about sleep in our culture indicate the significance of this basic, yet highly essential, function when it comes to our health. Indeed, the National Sleep Foundation Read more
MAC Alliance strives to educate others about concussions and TBIs. The brain is complex, which makes understanding concussions tricky. Take this quiz to gauge your knowledge…and be eligible for prizes too! Loading… We are constantly gaining new information and findings on concussions and concussion detection from studies and research. Thanks for completing the quiz! Stay Read more
We at MAC Alliance are excited to introduce MAC Brain Health Cart, the game-changing innovation that brings top brain health monitoring concussion diagnostic testing wherever you are. MAC-Cart offers critical technology to facilities and communities virtually anywhere using advanced testing methods and telemedicine, all through an affordable leasing program for health providers. Our goal is Read more
