Study Finds Link Between Quality Sleep and Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injuries
New research conducted that focuses on military veterans has found that good sleep plays an important role in helping heal traumatic brain injuries. The study utilized a novel technique that was developed at the Oregon Health and Science University. Researchers assessed the expansion of perivascular spaces around the brain’s blood vessels using MRIs, reporting that these spaces enlarge as an individual continues ageing and are usually linked to the onset of dementia. The researchers found that of the veterans who participated in the research, those who didn’t sleep well had more post-concussive symptoms and indications of enlarged spaces. Juan Piantino,…