"Dispelling Misconceptions: Safeguarding Your Brain from Injury"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJXT News4JAX
In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, a Jacksonville neurologist is debunking misconceptions about brain injuries, emphasizing that concussions are a form of brain injury and can occur in everyday activities like driving. With over five million Americans living with permanent brain injury-related disabilities, including veterans, the neurologist stresses the importance of preventive measures, such as avoiding combat sports, and living a healthy lifestyle to aid in recovery.