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#5Thoughts Friday
The
Edition
7/21/2023
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WANT TO ATTEND the ONLY
RAVENS
PRESEASON HOME GAME?
A Brain Injury Association of Maryland Board Member has given us a
PAIR of CLUB LEVEL SEATS
for the
EAGLES vs. RAVENS
preseason game
at M&T Bank Stadium
on Saturday August 12th at 7pm
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BIAMD is selling only 100 chances
for only
$20 each
(plus processing)
for a chance to win
Seats 3 and 4 in
Section 230, Row 10
Winner will be randomly selected and notified
on Monday, August 7th.
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Coffee's ability to boost alertness is commonly attributed to caffeine, but new research suggests there may be other underlying mechanisms that explain this effect.
"There is a widespread anticipation that coffee boosts alertness and psychomotor performance. By gaining a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying this biological phenomenon, we pave the way for investigating the factors that can influence it and even exploring the potential advantages of those mechanisms," study investigator Nuno Sousa, MD, PhD, with the University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, said in a statement.
Caffeine Can't Take All the Credit
Certain compounds in coffee, including caffeine and chlorogenic acids, have well-documented psychoactive effects, but the psychological impact of coffee/caffeine consumption as a whole remains a matter of debate.
The researchers investigated the neurobiological impact of coffee drinking on brain connectivity using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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SATURDAY
Sept. 30th:
Blue Crabs 4
Brain Injury
WHEN: Saturday, September 30th
2500 Grays Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
WHAT:
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Steamed Crabs, Maryland Corn on the Cob, BBQ and Pit Beef, Chesapeake Chips, Baked Beans, Salad, Watermelon, Soft Drinks
- And, of course, great KEY Beer and Wine for Purchase
EARLY BIRD PRICING: (Till September 9th)
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $75
TABLES OF 8: $575
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Social Consequences of Brain Injury on the Individual Study |
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Kelly Catlin and Ellie Soutter never met, but they had a lot in common.
Both were commanding athletes: Catlin, a US track cyclist, was a three-times world champion and Olympic silver medalist, and Soutter, a snowboarder, was tipped to be one of Team Great Britain’s strongest contenders for the 2022 Winter Olympics, having already won a bronze medal at the 2017 European Youth Olympic Festival.
Both were incredibly smart – Catlin was studying for a master’s degree in computational and mathematical engineering at Stanford University, while Soutter learned to speak French in about six months, according to her father.
At times they almost seemed superhuman. In 2013, after only three weeks of formal training and having broken her wrist, Soutter became British Champion with her arm in a cast. Meanwhile, Catlin, who had a tenderness for children, once rode 80 miles through sleet and snow to speak to a grade school about her Olympic experience.
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Brain Injury Connector Podcast is in Season 4 and we are looking for guests!
Because every brain is different, every brain injury is different, and every brain injury recovery is different, most individuals and families dealing with brain injuries have many more questions than answers. Join Bryan Pugh, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland, as he searches for answers by interviewing individuals with brain injuries, family members, healthcare providers, policy makers and other members of the brain injury community. Each episode contains powerful information to help you learn more about brain injury, discover new treatments and solutions, and meet inspirational people making meaningful impacts on their community by changing the world.
Join us and tell your story!
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Brain injury can cause changes in the way a person thinks, feels and behaves and can also affect their physical ability. This can sometimes affect the relationships they have with their friends. Many friends will not know what a brain injury is and how it can affect someone, and therefore may not be able to understand how and why their friend has changed.
Friends might also assume that once the survivor is out of hospital, they will be ‘back to normal’. However, for many survivors the emotional, cognitive and behavioural effects only become noticeable once they have returned home. The survivor might need time to adjust to their new circumstances, and friends might need to adjust accordingly as well. Learning about the effects of brain injury and identifying ways of offering support can help friends during this period of adjustment.
Continuing support and care from friends can also help the survivor to feel more positive about themselves and their circumstances, which can have a positive impact on their overall recovery and general well-being. In turn, this can have a positive impact on the friendship and it can become possible to move forward creating new memories together.
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Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging and prolonged process. Learn how to maximize your recovery from the effects of brain injuries with the guidance of Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, and Vani Rao, MBBS, MD, two leading medical experts with extensive experience helping patients recover from concussion and other brain injuries. Healing the Traumatized Brain explains how the brain works, how injuries affect the brain, and how to use your brain's own power to recover.
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1) Quote We are Contemplating |
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“Our loved ones from beyond are still right here. We just need to learn their new language.”
-Angie Corbett-Kuiper
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Looking for Something fun to do in Maryland this weekend?
Click the picture below and discover a world of possibilities for things to do this weekend!
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HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
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Thanks for reading! Have a wonderful weekend.
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