Aaron Hernandez Severe CTE

Larger image: National Institute of Health

Hi Everyone...

If you have not already heard, the results are back on Aaron Hernandez' brain and he did in fact have Stage 3 CTE! It is the most severe case at such a young age (27 when he died, but then likely there much earlier!). This amount of damage is typical of those in their 60s. The picture above shows the devastation CTE does to the brain.

Mike Adamle Interview: CTE

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Those of you who were students of mine will likely recall, ever since Dave Duerson of the Chicago Bears committed suicide in February of 2011, I have been sharing what I have learned about CTE/TBI/Concussion Syndrome with you. I was in college when Dave Duerson and the Chicago Bears won the Superbowl and his suicide really hit me hard. Since Duerson's death, I have tried to read what I could, go to conferences and workshops on the subject and ask a lot of questions with neurologists and even football players.

When the Concussion movie came out, I was happy that you would have the background of having seen actual video footage in class of Dr. Julian Bailes and Dr. Bennet Omalu for a number of years by then.

Yesterday, NBC Chicago News started an interview with former NFL football player and NBC sports newscaster Mike Adamle. It saddens me to hear that Mike also appears to have CTE as well. It is hard to see him like this, but as he says, if it will help others then it is worth it.

Here is the link to yesterday's interview with more deeper questions when you scroll down. Tonight they will continue the interview and I will post that one here when it becomes available.

Click "Part 2" : Not too much more in 1st video from the videos further on yesterday's page other than his wife but again, if you scroll down on this page more short videos with more in depth questions!

Blue Mind: Online Live Book Club

I wanted to make you aware that Dr. Wallace J. Nichols is starting the Blue Mind Online Live Book Club. Chapter 1 started this past Monday but you can catch up real fast even if you do not or cannot get a book quickly.

First, Dr. Nichols is reading a few pages each night via Facebook. 8pm CST.

We are ending our 3rd week but you can catch up easily! All the nights videos are on his FB page! 

What is great is he discussing it a bit along the way. :-) If you "follow" the page then you will get announcements each night when he is starting for that night.

Second, Radio Hatteras is also streaming the audiobook each evening at 6pm and 12am CST.

Then each Sunday at 8pm CST...you go to his Facebook page and he will be live for discussion for that week's chapter. 

Looks like over 250 people so far. Here is a link to Dr. Nichols discussing the Online Live Book Club Discussion. 

Gender Revolution: Update: Fri 10th 9ET

Hi Everyone...

Sorry for the short notice but just became aware if it myself right now. Set your DVR if you have to but if you can watch tomorrow (Mon) at 8pm CST National Geographic has a 2 hour documentary on Gender.

UPDATE: Will be show Tomorrow at 9ET!

Monday WGN News Cover Story: Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

Hi Everyone...

Monday on WGN 9pm News they will have a segment on Dr. Wallace J. Nichols giving the Blue Mind Award to some amazing people in Carbondale. Here is a preview!

I placed this video above as well for you to check out!!!

Bees Learn & Teach

Hi Everyone...

Sorry it has been so long. Last Thanksgiving weekend I tore my tendon in my right elbow. Yep I'm right handed. Tried everything but had to have surgery last Feb and it has been a very long road to recovery.

This is quite fascinating! Bees learn and teach other bees. So much for lower animals just using instinct! :-) Check this experiment out!

The Brain Series

Hi Everyone...

Here is a preview of the Next Episode "Who Is In Control?" on Wed PBS Ch 11 10pm! You can also watch the first two episodes online now! :-)