NFL Says Concussions Were Down In 2016, But Were They Really?
Several recent reports have shown that the number of diagnosed concussions in high school and college sports have been quickly rising. But, this news is often seen positively. It is…
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Tito Ortiz Says He Will Retire From Boxing Because of Brain Injuries
Tito Ortiz has spent almost 20 years as a professional cage fighter, but he says he is finally ready to call it quits for one simple reason: his health. The…
ReadHigh School Soccer Players See Increasing Concussion Rates
As football continues to face criticism for its handling of concussions and the long-term risks of playing the violent sport, many younger athletes and their parents are opting for “safer”…
ReadThe Gene For Alzheimer’s May Make Brain Injuries More Dangerous
Concussions can be a dangerous injury for anyone, but they can be extra risky for those who carry the genes associated with Alzheimer’s. The findings of a new study published…
ReadNFL Hero Bo Jackson Says ‘I Would Have Never Played Football’
Bo Jackson earned the title of world’s greatest living athlete by becoming the only person to ever be an All-Star in baseball and a Pro Bowl player in football, but…
ReadVision Tests May Help Gauge When Concussed Kids Can Safely Return To School
Experts say a comprehensive vision assessment should become a standard part of return-to-learn protocols to help assess when children are ready to return to school after a brain injury –…
ReadA Brain Protein May Predict How Long a Concussion Will Take To Recover
The tau protein has been at the center of the hunt for a biomarker for concussions and traumatic brain injury, but a new study suggests it may be useful for…
ReadTBI-Related Deaths are Rising in High School Football
The number of high school football players dying from traumatic brain injuries is gradually rising, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention citing…
ReadFormer NFL Player Showed Signs of CTE Before Committing Suicide
Rashaan Salaam was a former college star who won the Heisman Trophy in 1994 before spending four seasons in the NFL. In November of last year, he was also found…
ReadPhysical Activity May Help Children Recover From a Concussion
The most common recommendation you will hear after a concussion is “get some rest,” but a growing body of evidence suggests rest may not be best after all. A new…
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