Chris Tomlin and wife Lauren with Ashlyn. Chris Tomlin announced via Twitter that he and his wife, Lauren, welcomed a daughter into the world September 22, 2011.
What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injuryâor TBIâcaused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.
The 411 on Concussions. A concussion occurs when the brain is suddenly moved, causing it to temporary change of how it works. This happens when there is a hard blow to the head-which causes the brain to shift and hit the skull. Most sports are physical, so the odds of your head getting hit by a person, or ball or wall increases. The length of a concussion can vary-sometimes it occurs for a few seconds while other times, a person can be knocked unconscious for an extended period. Many professional athletes, particularly football players and boxers suffer concussions.