How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.
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Despite increased attention, brain injuries persist in youth football
Not long after Mark and Lindsey Stinson's oldest son began playing football, he suffered a concussion. Xavier, now a tight ...
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Study: Guardian Caps Did Not Reduce Concussion Rates in HS Football Players
A new study from the University of Wisconsin of 2,610 Wisconsin high school football players found that wearing soft-shell ...
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NFL reports record-low concussions, but expert warns more work remains
However, concussion expert Chris Nowinski ... “The fewer impacts a player sustains, the lower their risk. Youth football ...
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Legendary NFL QB Brett Favre Reveals If He’ll Donate His Brain For CTE Research
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed that he'd be open to having his brain be donated for CTE research.
Leigh Steinberg wants to make concussion foundation a game changer for brain health in football
One of the NFL's most influential agents for years, Leigh Steinberg is now aiming to support emerging approaches for head ...
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Mouthguard use in youth ice hockey and the risk of concussion: nested case–control study of 315 cases
Players should be required to wear mouthguards in youth ice hockey ... but a maximum of a 1% increase, in the odds of concussion. In a study on high school football players, custom mouthguard use was ...
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NFL reports record-low concussions, but expert warns more work remains
However, concussion expert Chris Nowinski ... “The fewer impacts a player sustains, the lower their risk. Youth football should transition from tackle to flag at an earlier age, and colleges ...