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TBI- traumatic brain injury- NFL, US Armed Forces, Vehicular Accidents…

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Even though the brain, with the consistency of custard, is sealed inside the skull (and surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid), it constantly adjusts to stress (both physical and mental). As I said earlier, the NFL is beginning to recognize that its players undergo numerous brain injuries. (Oh, so many plays on words come to mind.).  As a result, they are now subjecting recruits to a series of brain tests.  No, they are not expecting them to be budding creators.  They are seeking baseline brain function- so, when and if- they reach the big leagues and get hurt, there will be a comparison to determine if the brain is injured.

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