Troy Aikman Gives His Thoughts on Concussions and Recent Documentary
Last week ESPN finally showed the world their documentary League of Denial which took aim at the way the NFL has handled brain injuries and player safety within their league…
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League of Denial Shows How The NFL Covered Up Brain Injuries
Almost everyone in the United States is aware of the NFL’s “concussion problem.” It has been hard to avoid the news surrounding the massive lawsuit brought by over 4,000 former…
ReadSeniors in Long-Term Care Facilities Are At Heightened Risk For Brain Injury
The risk for traumatic brain injury has always been higher than the rates for the average healthy person, and researchers are finally starting to understand why our seniors are at…
ReadThe CDC Foundation Releases New Concussion App and Website
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 170,000 young athletes every year are taken to their local emergency department for a possible sports or recreation-related…
ReadIs Flying After a Brain Injury Dangerous?
They say every concussion is different, but there is one thing in common between them all: the suggested treatment mainly consists of sitting and relaxing in a dim or dark…
ReadFalls Are The Leading Cause For Brain Injuries In The Elderly
Falls are a serious concern for those over 65. It is well discussed and even a punchline on television shows where elderly people are constantly concerned about breaking a hip,…
ReadRiddell Loses Colorado Brain Injury Lawsuit
A recent court decision could have serious implications for the NFL as a judge has awarded a $3.1 million judgment to a brain damaged Colorado high school student and his…
ReadMajor League Lacross Prepares Comprehensive TBI Guidelines
Lacrosse has become more and more popular in high schools and colleges across America through the last decade, though you probably haven’t noticed because of the lack of mainstream coverage.…
ReadSports Concussions: the evidence base for evaluation and management of concussions
We are becoming increasingly aware of sports concussions and the link between concussions and brain injuries. The retired NFL players who have come forward to speak about the long-term effects…
ReadCanadians Support Bodychecking Ban For Youth Hockey
America has been busy reforming youth football rules to protect their children from the brain injuries damaging the professionals, but Canada is also considering revising their favorite sport’s rules for…
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