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Concussions: What to Do
When you injure yourself, it’s usually obvious. If you scrape your knee or break your arm, there will be bleeding, bruising, or swelling to show that some part of your body has been damaged. But when...
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Brain and Nervous System
The Brain Is the Boss When you’re taking a big math test, you know that your brain is hard at work. But your brain is doing a lot more than just remembering formulas. Those sweaty palms you get as the...
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Conmociones cerebrales
(Concussions) Ernesto se dio un fuerte golpe en la cabeza cuando le hicieron una entrada en el partido de fútbol, y después se encontraba raro. Pensó que no era más que otro golpe sin importancia más...
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El cerebro y el sistema nervioso
(Brain and Nervous System) El cerebro es tu jefe Mientras haces un examen importante de matemáticas, sabes que tu cerebro está trabajando muy duro. Pero tu cerebro hace mucho más que limitarse a...
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Seguridad en los deportes y el ejercicio
(Sports and Exercise Safety) Muchos adolescentes se lesionan practicando deportes, pero es posible evitar las lesiones. Seguir estas normas básicas para prevenir las lesiones ayudará a que todos...
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Concussions: Alex’s Story
Concussion #1 I got my first concussion playing dodgeball in gym during my sophomore year. Exactly how it happened is still a little blurry. From what I remember — and from what friends told me later...
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Concussions: Getting Better
If you scrape a knee, you’ll have a scab for a while as your skin grows back. If you break your arm, you may not be able to use it for a couple of weeks. All body parts take time to heal, even brains....
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School and Concussions
You’re more likely to get a concussion playing sports or during gym than you are sitting in a classroom. But a concussion can still affect you in class. A concussion can have a major impact on your...
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Sports and Concussions
If you play sports or follow professional or college teams, you probably know that concussions are a serious issue. Playing sports increases a person’s risk of falls and collisions with objects or...
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