Could This Futuristic Football Helmet Stem the Concussion Epidemic?
Chiming Huang had a theory. In 2012, as a part of a graduate research project, Huang and a few colleagues were attempting to understand the effects that traumatic brain injuries [...]
Play Smart, Play Safe: About the NFL’s New Concussion Protocol
We're nearly halfway through the 2016 NFL season, and already some of the biggest names in the sport have been put on Injury Reserve (IR), meaning they'll miss part of, [...]
Study Reveals a Shocking Increase in Concussion Rates
A recent study found that concussions in children and young adults younger than 22 years old rose by 500 percent between 2000 to 2014. Yes, you read that right. The [...]
Jahvid Best, Whose NFL Career Was Cut Short Due to Concussions, is Officially Headed to the 2016 Summer Olympics
Jahvid Best. It's a name you know, though you might not be able to place it. You know he played football, but as the 2016 NFL season approaches, he's one [...]
3 Ways You Can Spot a Teammate’s Concussion
The clock ticks down, you release the football, and it's a perfect pass to your receiver in the end zone. In that moment, your focus is on making a...
Calvin Johnson Says Concussions Happen ‘Every Third Play’ in the NFL
Calvin Johnson, one of the most prolific wide receivers in NFL history, retired this off-season. He was just 30 years old, becoming the latest NFL player to call it quits [...]
Tom Brady Says Concussions Are ‘Just Part of Life’
When you consider all the time New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady spends talking about the importance of nutrition and taking care of your body, you'd think his thoughts on [...]
A Peripheral Vision Test That Might Prevent Concussions
Peripheral vision is one of 9 elements of athletic visual skill, which athletes should be able to perform with a significant level of proficiency (to...
The Best and Worst New Ideas in Concussion Prevention
Two recent studies out of universities give us reason to be excited—but extremely dubious—about the direction of the fight against concussions. First, the excitement. Researchers at the University of New [...]
STUDY: Football Practice Without Helmets Reduces Concussion Risk, Improves Tackling Ability
Playing football without a helmet sounds like a recipe for a disaster, right? The helmet offers a critical layer of protection for the fragile head, neck and brain. Well, as [...]