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By Paul Stone On May 18th, 2016
Before 2010, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie was set to become a leading player for the NFL team, but a series terrible concussions between 2010 and 2012 instead made…
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By Paul Stone On May 17th, 2016
When you speak about concussions in athletics, it is hard not to speak about football. It has received the most attention by far for its handling of concussions thanks to…
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By Paul Stone On May 12th, 2016
Young football players are more likely to return to athletics less than a day after experiencing a concussion compared to those in high school or college-level athletics, according to a…
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By Paul Stone On May 10th, 2016
Sports leagues across the country have instituted policies which pull players from play if they are suspected of experiencing a concussion, but there is plenty of evidence to show the…
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By Rolf Gainer On May 9th, 2016
The former NFL players who are line to receive as much as $5 million each in the legal settlement between the NFL and the injured players are being targeted by…
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By Paul Stone On May 6th, 2016
By now, most people are aware that concussions can have a long-term impact on a person. In particular, it has been established that memory and cognitive problems can occur for…
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By Paul Stone On May 4th, 2016
Everyone knows football fields and war zones are high-risk areas for brain injuries, but new statistics compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that we…
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By Paul Stone On May 2nd, 2016
Rest has been considered the primary way to treat concussions for quite some time, but new research shows it may not be the best course of recovery. In fact, children…
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By jasonmaddox On May 2nd, 2016
Nevada Athletic Commission is enacting legislation requiring all licensed fighters to undergo routine testing to assess their brain health. This program is unique in its requirements and can serve as…
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By Paul Stone On April 28th, 2016
While the NFL and other intense contact sports get the most attention for their explosive collisions and subsequent brain injuries, the truth is that the majority of people who experience…
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