In the new film, “Isn’t It Romantic”, Rebel Wilson’s character Natalie experiences something strangely common in movies. She suffers a terrible brain injury that miraculously helps improve her life – albeit with some creative twists that help turn this trope on its head. On set, however, Wilson learned first-hand just how non-romantic concussions can be.…
ReadWhen longtime broadcaster Bob Costas was suddenly pulled from NBC’s coverage of the Super Bowl last year, many believed it may have been related to his increasing outspokenness about the dangers of concussions in football. In an interview with ESPN this week, Costas confirmed the rumors. His public comments about brain injuries in football cost…
ReadA new study helps bring the link between concussions and mental health issues into clear light, as it reveals that approximately 1-in-5 people with concussions also experience significant mental health symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury. Not only did the team of researchers from the University of California San Diego identify just how often…
ReadAccording to new figures released by the NFL, the number of concussions on the league dropped nearly 25% throughout the last season.
ReadResearchers say the neck-strengthening exercises may be crucial for prevention concussions in athletes.
ReadHockey star and Olympic gold medal winner Rick Nash is retiring from the NHL after 15 seasons, all because of concussions. Nash experienced a concussion in March but has been experiencing lasting symptoms since. As agent Joe Resnick explained in a statement, doctors believe the six-time All-Star player would be in grave danger if he…
ReadOne of the biggest hurdles in effectively tracking and reducing the effects of concussions is simply getting athletes to report their injuries. Countless studies have shown that a number of factors contribute to how willing athletes are to report their symptoms and changing the fundamental culture within a team can be a slow, difficult process.…
ReadIn the world of football, the name Ditka is iconic. It is as instantly recognizable as names like Aikman, Namath, or Brady. Mike Ditka is also one of the only people to win an NFL title as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Unsurprisingly, the deep love of football stretches to his extended family.…
ReadResearchers have been exploring every possible lead when it comes to understanding why some people appear to be more susceptible to concussions compared to others. Now, they may have finally uncovered a clue that could have significant implications for how we view brain injuries entirely. As study co-author Dr. Hans Breiter explains in the Journal…
ReadExperts and sports organizations have been looking everywhere for a way to significantly decrease the number of concussions in football, to little success. However, a small change to how Ivy League football teams play the game may just be the secret to making the game drastically safer for athletes. A study, published this week in…
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