Post-concussion syndrome can have long-term effects on how a person’s brain functions. Poor memory retention, inability to concentrate and being unable to stay on task and work efficiently are just a few of the long-lasting effects of post-concussion syndrome. Combine these side effects with the possibility of frequently-recurring chronic headaches and you have a recipe for a substantially decreased quality of life. Professional football players are currently being studied to determine the long-term effects of post-concussion syndrome and how it will affect their lives in the future. Recurring chronic headaches, the inability to concentrate and fluctuations in mood and behavior are just the beginning of what doctors are now discovering.