How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Late in his team’s game against the Green Bay Packers on September 15, Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson caught a short pass over the middle of the field, charged …
Concussions
Brett Favre Says Talking About Concussions Is ‘Taboo’ In NFL
Before Brett Favre revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the NFL alum explained why he thinks ‘concussion’ is still a dirty word in the world of football. Favre spoke at length about …
Brain changes in retired rugby players linked to head trauma
Rugby players who suffered repeated concussions have higher levels of certain proteins in their blood that may increase the risk of brain diseases, a study suggests. Scientists searched for biomarkers …
Poisoning, concussions: Why student violence on teachers is a growing fear – National
It’s only one month into the new school year, and Samantha Becotte says her email inbox is already flooding with reports of student violence on teachers. Becotte, who is the …
Bodychecking in hockey should be banned until age 15, Canadian doctors say – National
All hockey leagues in Canada should raise the age when bodychecking is allowed, the Canadian Paediatric Society is urging in a new research paper. The recommendation was made Wednesday in a …