Chris Borland, former San Francisco 49ers linebacker, is one of the biggest advocates for football concussion protocol related initiatives. He recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to join a panel discussion on youth football and whether or not tackle football should...
There is a lot of buzz about Toni Harris, the first female football player to play college football. She snagged herself a scholarship at Central Methodist University. We all agree this is an exciting time of change, but what about the safety of female football...
While he is more well known for his criminal court case and untimely death in prison, the study of Aaron Hernandez’s post-mortem brain scan has helped football players and coaches get a better idea of what actually happens to the brain after multiple concussions. At...
High school football season is now in full swing, although a recent study suggests that America’s Friday night lights may be fading just a bit. A study in JAMA Pediatrics shows more and more athletes are deciding not to play tackle football, possibly due to concerns...
Although there have been a lot of changes and discussions surrounding football-related injuries and concussions, the fact of the matter is that the game will still be played. As early as four or five years old, boys (and even girls) are playing football and engaging...
In recent years concussions have been more closely related to football than ever before. While concussions can happen in just about any contact sport, football players are at the highest risk for many reasons. A concussion is a brain injury that’s not easily diagnosed...
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