While the NFL continues to make changes aimed at reducing the number of brain injuries in the league, a vocal contingent of fans bemoans the loss of “real football”. Now,…
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…
ReadKevin Saum shouldn’t be here today. After a severe brain injury and second-impact syndrome, it is almost unheard of to make a full recovery with no disability. Approximately half…
ReadThe NFL has had a bad year with brain injuries. Several high-profile incidents caught the league ignoring its own concussion protocols and letting obviously concussed athletes remain on the field.…
ReadAmerica officially agrees that brain injuries are a big problem for football, but don’t expect to see any big changes anytime soon. A recent survey shows that while the majority…
ReadWhen people think about traumatic brain injuries in football, they typically imagine highlight reel worthy collisions or spectacular tackles. Few realize even the most routine hits could trigger a life-threatening…
ReadSuper Bowl Champion and Hall of Famer Warren Sapp announced today that he will be donating his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation for research into traumatic brain injuries (TBI)…
ReadIn the discussion about concussions in football, players are often portrayed as the innocents being sent into danger by the more malicious coaching staff and league officials running a business.…
ReadThe NFL’s issues around brain injuries and how the league can keep players safe from a seemingly invisible but serious injury is often referred to as football’s “concussion crisis.” However,…
ReadA new study, published in JAMA Neurology, contributes to evidence supporting an association between brain injuries and long-term memory impairments by showing former National Football League (NFL) players who lost…
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