Concussed kids heal faster without homework, video games

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/national/concussed-kids-heal-faster-without-homework-video-/ncd8K/

By Matt Picht
Jan. 7, 2014

Concussions in children are a painful experience, and it can take a while for the brain to fully heal after getting knocked around. One thing that might get in the way of a child's recovery? Homework.

According to a new study from Boston's Sports Concussion Clinic, concussed children who avoid activities that require a lot of mental exertion recover significantly faster than those who don't. (Via Pediatrics)

"We're talking about spending a lot of time effectively in bed not doing much of anything. ... No cell phone, no texting, no reading, no video games, and — if there's a silver lining in all this, it's also no homework." (Via CBC)

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