A study at the University of Missouri-Columbia has found a conncetion between brain damage of the right parietal lobe and an increase in feelings of spirituality. The study followed approximately 26 individuals who were considered brain-damaged and capable of functioning, but also considered "walking wounded."
A standard measure of spirituality was used to indicate spiritual and religious sensations; those who had endured brain damage had increased feelings of spirituality.
According to the Encyclopedia, "the right parietal lobe is especially involved in appreciation of spatial relationships." The lobe is located on the upper right side of the cerebral hemisphere on the outer surface.
Preventing TBI
The National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a safety tip list that may assist in prevention of a traumatic brain injury. The following is a list of factors:
* wear a seatbelt
* buckle children into child safety seats, booster seats properly
* keep firearms and bullets locked away in a cabinet
* use handrails on stairways
* use a step-stool when reaching for upper-shelf objects
* install window guards to avoid children from falling out windows
* use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs
* ensure that a child?s playground has a shock-absorbing surface
NINDS and CDC also have advised that a helmet always be worn during the following activities:
* riding a bicycle and motorcycle
* contact sports including hockey, rugby and football
* in-line skating, skateboarding
* riding a horse
* playing baseball or softball
* skiing and snowboarding
Suffering From Brain Damage
According to an October 2007 Science Daily article, "brain damage or brain injury is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. Brain damage may be the result of several conditions, diseases as well as injuries." Each year millions of Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury incident, and of those, many go untreated for their condition.
It is imperative that an individual be treated by an experienced brain injury physician or even a neurologist in order to improve the accuracy of a diagnosis and treatment. Obtaining information through a free legal consultation may be an imperative step to provide financial freedom from the burden associated with TBI medical bills. Developing such litigation may improve the chances of earning monetary compensation among a TBI victim.
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