Compared to kids who slept fewer than five hours a day, those who slept five to eight hours a day experienced earlier resolution of their concussion symptoms, results show. What's more, the optimal amount of sleep for concussion recovery was seven hours a night, researchers said.

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep and getting approximately seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion may speed up recovery.

Over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen speed up the recovery from concussion, according to a new study. Get a free dose of heath care news and wellness tips delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning.