The Cracks In Football’s Concussion Defenses Are Starting To Show
Just a few years ago, it looked like the NFL was on the ropes. Public concern about concussions was reaching a fever pitch, huge lawsuits about the league’s handling of…
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Announces His Retirement After Long-Lasting Concussion
After missing nearly all of the 2016 season due to long-lasting concussion symptoms, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. says this year will be his last on the racetrack. The racer…
ReadNHL Players face mental health risks
A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry released an article which addressed the risk of mental health problems. of 33 retired NHL players, 59% had psychiatric disorders which included depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
ReadThe Mystery of Aaron Hernandez’s Brain
The answer to the mystery of Aaron Hernandez’s brain won’t be answered for some time. In the meantime we know that Hernandez played football for a number of years and got into difficulty with the law and eventually took another person’s life before taking his own. The possibility of CTE affecting Aaron Hernandez is real.
ReadCraig Phillips on Neuroplasticity
Craig Phillips has developed many resources for people living with a brain injury. Craig has shared his thoughts on Neuroplasticity in this You Tube video.
ReadThe Frightening Path From Domestic Violence and TBI To Crime
When doctoral student Kristi Wall interviewed then 19-year-old Sarah Romero for Newsweek, Romero was a criminal in prison for stealing a “bait car” – a car purposely left by cops…
ReadHow To Help An Employee Return To The Workplace After Traumatic Brain Injury
When an employee has a brain injury, it can be difficult for an employer to know exactly what they need to do to accommodate their employee’s needs. You can browse…
ReadHead Impact Sensors May Not Be As Useful As Advertised
As the threat of concussions and the associated long-term brain risks or repeated head trauma looming, many sports organizations are turning to new advanced technology in an attempt to keep…
Read“This is Friggin’ Serious”: Former NFL Running Back Charlie Garner Talks CTE
Charlie Garner is a former NFL running back who rushed for over 7,000 yards and 39 touchdowns across an 11-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders,…
ReadDisrupted Brain Pathways Could Explain The Difference Between TBI in Men and Women
Men and women who experience concussions often have similar experiences in many ways. The headaches, nausea, and confusion are almost universal among those who experience a traumatic brain injury. But,…
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