Why the NFL Needs to be More Proactive in Preventing Concussions
Head injuries of any kind should be a cause for concern. These injuries may appear to be minor at first glance, but they should be taken with the utmost seriousness.…
How Damage From CTE Affects Brain Health
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been widely discussed for the past several years, as it continues to impact those who suffer from repeated blows to the head – particularly football…
New Criteria Could Help Diagnose CTE Earlier
For many, sports can provide a much-needed outlet for exercise and to reduce stress. However, full-contact sports like football can be particularly dangerous. For instance, the degenerative brain disorder chronic…
Brain Trauma Caused by Concussions
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that affects how the brain functions. A concussion occurs when the brain shakes or moves from side to side inside the…
How a Blood Test Could Reveal Concussion Severity
Head injuries like concussions have plagued professional and college football players for decades. Because these particular injuries can have long lasting effects – especially when dealing with multiple concussions –…
NCAA Concussion MDL Moves Forward As Fourth Motion to Dismiss Largely Denied
Collegiate sports have been a major source of entertainment for many over the years. While a myriad of different types of college sports are played and broadcasted for the world…
Concussion Warning Signs
Head and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) happen more regularly than one may think. In fact, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), roughly 1.7 million instances of TBI…
Blue Light Could Aid in Concussion Recovery
The National Football League (NFL) has been plagued with controversy surrounding head injuries – specifically concussions – since the early 2000s. Despite so many risks surrounding head injuries in football,…
New Study Shows High Rates of Learning Disability and ADHD in College Athletes
A paper published in June in the Journal of Scientific Practice and Integrity (JoSPI) details abnormally high rates of learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnoses among incoming college football players…
Childhood Concussions See Increase In Diagnosis and Treatment
Many boys grew up playing football, and the public is becoming aware of the dangers of the sport due to repeated impacts to the head. Although the link between football…