Bike Helmets for Brain Safety
To prevent a serious brain injury while biking, skateboarding, or playing football, always wear a helmet. I love autumn in New England. The weather so far this fall has been picture perfect, crisp but still warm enough to make you want to be outside. Nothing can...Bringing Awareness to Concussions Across the Sport-Spectrum
People forget that sports-related concussions don’t just occur in football, boxing, and hockey. The following article contains a quote from NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon admitting that even he has experienced concussions. This article also points out a major flaw...Lawsuit Filed by NFL Players Against the League
On June 7th, more than 2,000 former NFL players filed a lawsuit, the biggest sports lawsuit ever, against the league for concealing information linking football injuries to long-term brain damage. These accusations state that the league intentionally misled the players about the consequences and long-term effects of concussions and brain injuries.
Concussion: For the Love of the Game?
A 2000 study of 1,090 former NFL players found that at least 60% had suffered at least one concussion throughout their careers. And according to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention, concussions account for one in every ten sports injuries. Sounds like it’s just part of the game, right?
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