Articles for Tag: "concussion"

Sleep speeds concussion recovery in kids 
Sleep speeds concussion recovery in kids
New research shows rest can dramatically help child athletes who suffer a blow to the head.
Favre revelation spotlights football concussion dangers 
Favre revelation spotlights football concussion dangers
Are football players at risk for long-term problems? Learn more.
New app detects concussions in NFL players 
New app detects concussions in NFL players
Sideline diagnosis could save football players from serious injuries in a matter of minutes.
Cheerleaders with concussions may downplay their injuries 
Cheerleaders with concussions may downplay their injuries
New research says teen cheerleaders with head injuries should undergo specialized testing rather than just self-report their symptoms.
Soccer players who frequently ‘head’ the ball may be hurting their brain 
Soccer players who frequently ‘head’ the ball may be hurting their brain
Researchers say repetitive “heading” may damage brain cells over time, study finds.
Kids’ second concussions may require longer recovery 
Kids’ second concussions may require longer recovery
According to new research, it may take kids and young adults more than twice as long to recover from a repeat concussion.
3 injuries that can sideline your kids  Featured
3 injuries that can sideline your kids
Here’s what happens when athletes suffer three of the most common sports injuries and how they can be prevented to keep you in the game.