Articles for Tag: "concussions"

Banning headers in soccer won’t reduce concussions, study finds 
Banning headers in soccer won’t reduce concussions, study finds
Head injuries are usually caused by athlete-to-athlete collisions.
Does boxing cause brain damage? 
Does boxing cause brain damage?
If you’re thinking about picking up the gloves, listen up.
Concussions may cause stroke in the future  Featured
Concussions may cause stroke in the future
Another long-term effect of a serious brain injury has been discovered.
Football players’ brains uncover new insight on concussions 
Football players’ brains uncover new insight on concussions
Research suggests that football-related concussions can actually alter a key part of the brain.
Keeping young hearts safe  Featured
Keeping young hearts safe
Cardiologists bring EKG screenings to high schools to prevent sudden death in student athletes.
Can cutting practice time be bad for young athletes? 
Can cutting practice time be bad for young athletes?
New research shows that kids who play sports are 26 times more likely to get a concussion during a game. Find out why?