Concussion

EPA Impaired Brain Vessel Repair After Repetitive Brain Injury (CTE)

May 15, 2026May 3, 2026 by BrainASAP

EPA Rewired Brain Vessels After Repetitive Brain Injury TL;DR: Fish-oil-derived EPA looked less like a simple neuroprotective supplement and more like a lipid signal that changed brain-vessel repair after repetitive mild traumatic brain injury. Key Findings EPA accumulated before injury: In a fish-oil diet model, eicosapentaenoic acid built up in the brain at baseline rather …

Endless Echoes: Concussions Ignite Chronic Brain Inflammation in Athletes

September 1, 2023August 31, 2023 by BrainASAP

Researchers have found signs of ongoing inflammation in the brains of athletes still experiencing concussion symptoms months or years after their injury, according to a new study published in Journal of Neuroinflammation. The findings suggest the concussion triggered chronic neuroinflammation that may be contributing to their persistent symptoms. Key Facts: The study examined athletes who …