Posts Tagged ‘sports-related concussions’
By Paul Stone On March 19th, 2019
Nearly 2 million American children and teenagers were treated for traumatic brain injuries and concussions in emergency rooms between 2010 and 2016, according to a new Centers for Disease Control…
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By Paul Stone On March 7th, 2019
One of the most difficult parts of treating concussions is predicting how long it will take an individual to recover after their injury. While most people will recover from a…
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By Paul Stone On March 5th, 2019
A history of repeated concussions has long been tied to an increased risk of developing depression, but a new study suggests the relationship may not be so simple. Instead, researchers…
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By Paul Stone On February 12th, 2019
When 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…
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By Paul Stone On January 24th, 2019
According to new figures released by the NFL, the number of concussions on the league dropped nearly 25% throughout the last season.
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By Paul Stone On January 17th, 2019
Researchers say the neck-strengthening exercises may be crucial for prevention concussions in athletes.
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By Paul Stone On January 14th, 2019
Hockey 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…
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By Paul Stone On January 10th, 2019
Medical experts from the renowned Mayo Clinic have released new recommendations that could change the way hockey is played in youth leagues in order to reduce the risk and severity…
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By Paul Stone On December 26th, 2018
One 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…
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By Paul Stone On November 26th, 2018
In 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…
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