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October 24, 2015

Former high school basketball player starts nonprofit after suffering consecutive concussions

Three and a half years ago, Kylee Bliss, now 18, saw herself sidelined after suffering two concussions within two months while playing basketball.

October 24, 2015

Concussions cause changes in brain matter, inflammation

In a study on Canadian hockey players, researchers found that concussions cause significant changes in the brain’s microstructure, The New York Times reported.

October 24, 2015

NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders raising awareness for neurological condition

Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders has numerous titles and records to his name— now he’s focused on achieving at least one more goal. 

October 24, 2015

Most football concussions happen at practice

High school and college football players suffer more concussions during practices than during games, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

Ex-Super Bowl champ Leonard Marshall to teach about concussions

Two-time Super Bowl champion Leonard Marshall is teaming up with the lawyer who first sued the NFL over concussions to form an educational road show on how to avoid and treat head injuries in sports.

October 24, 2015

Off-season may not be long enough for football players' brain health

The time between football seasons may not be enough for players' brains to recover from hard hits to their heads during games and practices, suggests a new, small study.

October 24, 2015

Study analyzes effect of repeated head trauma in professional fighters

For professional fighters, delivering the coveted knock-out punch could mean automatic victory, but for their opponent it could mean a future full of neurological trouble.

October 24, 2015

‘I wasn’t going to give up’: Wife of man debilitated by accident hopeful for recovery after 4 years

Nearly four years after a devastating motorcycle accident left newlywed Matthew Davis on life support and in a coma, his wife, Danielle Josey, hasn’t lost hope for his recovery.

October 24, 2015

Brain-injury program working with NFL players

A brain-injury treatment program originally designed for military veterans injured on the battlefield has been updated to include professional athletes.

October 24, 2015

High school football player dies after on-field collision

A high school football player has died after he collided with an opponent and collapsed during a game on Long Island.