Title: Concussion In Contact Sports
HuffPost Science Correspondent Cara Santa Maria discusses what happens to the brain of an athlete, such as a football player, when he/she receives repeated blows to the head.
Title: Concussion In Contact Sports
Signs Of A Concussion
If your child has any signs or symptoms, keep them out of high-level physical activities (including sports) to let their brain reorganize itself - no matter how much they object. Their brain is worth fighting for.Other symptoms and signs of concussions in children are more readily recognizable....
House approves concussions bill
WASHINGTON -- The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems....
Athletes make headway after concussions
Shamel David has emerged as one of Southern Nevada\'s most prolific running backs this football season. The first two games of the fall, however, the Rancho High School senior watched his teammates from the sidelines as he recovered from a concussion....
New Studies Shed Light On Concussions Dangers
The proper diagnoses and treatment of concussions in athletes of all ages is becoming paramount in importance as incidents proliferate....
The NFL And Concussions
In recent years the NFL has had pressure to conduct experiments to find out the long-term effects of concussions....
What is a Concussion?
Concussions are the most common form of brain trauma injury, and occur when the brain hits the skull. The word \"concussion\" has been used to describe this injury for centuries, and has become kind of a catch-all term for any traumatic brain injury. The more medically correct term is \"mild traumatic brain injury\" (MTBI), although this is used almost exclusively in the medical community. Usually, concussions involve either temporary or permanent brain damage, which makes them especially dangerous....
Copper Or Repeated Concussion
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Titles from Sporting News
Michael Jordan won the top college basketball player in second and third year and got the Wooden Awards in his third year. The championship of the 84 Olympic Games and the fabulous rookie seasons of Michael Jordan, he became famous in a short time....
Pens' foundation to offer youth concussion testing
In a move to help better diagnose concussions, the Pittsburgh Penguins are initiating a program that will offer free baseline testing for youth hockey players in......
Understanding What A Brain Concussion Is
In many ways, a concussion is like a bruising of the brain, and as such there are some serious medical issues that can go along with the damage....
