SUBTLE SIGNS OF TBI Brain Injury Awareness Month Brain Injury Awareness Month falls in March to recognize and raise awareness for prevention of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and how to improve the quality of life for those suffering with TBIs and their families. TBIs affect millions of Americans every year and are caused by penetration, a great impact, or force to either a person’s head or body. In 2019, there were 61,000 TBI deaths in the United States alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three different types of TBIs exist: mild TBI or concussion, moderate TBI, and severe TBI. In most cases, when people are badly injured and experiencing a TBI, it’s very obvious. When this happens, the injured person must receive medical attention as soon as possible. However, TBIs can be very confusing because delayed symptoms that are easily overlooked can be detrimental and may suggest long-term complications. Some symptoms after a head injury that suggest a TBI may include scalp numbness or hand tingling that increases over time. Some other indications of long-term issues from traumatic head injury include personality changes and vision problems. If you notice changes in someone’s mood, emotions, or behavior, or if their vision becomes blurred, acknowledge that these red flags need to be immediately addressed. Furthermore, extreme lethargy, balance issues, faintness, altered smell and taste, headaches, or memory issues also point to a potential TBI.
If, as a result of an accident on the road, at work, or by the negligence of another, you or a loved one is suffering from a TBI, give us a call. Our personal injury lawyers are at your disposal for all questions and concerns to help get you the compensation you deserve!
SIMPLE BOK CHOY CHICKEN SOUP Inspired by TheSpruceEats.com
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Is the chill of winter lingering? A hot bowl of this Asian-inspired soup will warm you right up! Our recipe makes 4–5 servings.
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 garlic clove, chopped
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1 tsp red pepper flakes
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10 leaves bok choy, thinly sliced
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” –Aristotle
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2 tsp soy sauce
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2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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2 tsp sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. 2. Stir in red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. 3. Add bok choy leaves and rotisserie chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the bok choy is dark green and tender. 4. Enjoy with slices of your favorite whole-wheat bread!
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