Sunday, July 8, 2018

Brain Injury Survivors Who Become Obese Face Greater Risk for Chronic Illness

Being overweight or obese is linked to a greater risk for chronic diseases among survivors of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly over time, according to a new study published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR).

The findings emphasize the need for a proactive approach to managing weight and related health conditions in long-term TBI survivors.

“Being obese or overweight presents a health risk in the years following rehabilitation for TBI,”...


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