Concussions May Hit Female Brains Harder, Research Suggests
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Gina "Danger" Mazany is a professional mixed martial arts athlete, and she's helping researchers learn more about head injuries and the female brain.
Gina Danger Mazany is a professional mixed martial arts athlete, and she's helping researchers learn more about head injuries and the female brain.
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Concussions May Hit Female Brains Harder, Research Suggests
Summer Burns's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
Summer Burns's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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Concussions May Hit Female Brains Harder, Research Suggests
Summer Burns's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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Concussions May Hit Female Brains Harder, Research Suggests
Summer Burns's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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Concussions May Hit Female Brains Harder, Research Suggests
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Concussions May Hit Female Brains Harder, Research Suggests
Summer Burns's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl