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Force of Hits to Head, Not Frequency, Triggers CTE

Imagine you’re eating your favorite chocolate chip cookie. It’s not the number of bites you take that affects the flavor, but rather the force with which you chomp down. Similarly, new research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has discovered that it’s not the frequency of hits to the head that leads to this condition, but […]

Published on June 28, 2023

Singer Capaldi Cancels Tour Due to Tourette Syndrome

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi said Tuesday that he’s taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future as he seeks to adjust to the impact of Tourette syndrome. His announcement follows his Saturday performance at the Glastonbury Festival where he appeared to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on June 27, 2023

Harnessing math to level the playing field

Imagine you’re playing a game with a bully. You realize that cooperating with them won’t get you anywhere, so you decide to play hardball. Surprisingly, new research from Dartmouth shows that being uncooperative can actually help the weaker side achieve a more equal outcome and even inflict some loss on the bully. This study, which […]

Published on June 27, 2023