Concussions may affect boys and girls differently. Although girls may suffer fewer concussions, the effects on girls may last longer. This may be because male athletes have greater neck strength and a higher BMI, making them more resilient....
read moreA new study found that 8- to 12-year-olds who play tackle football have significantly more concussions during games than practice. The majority of concussions involved helmet-to-helmet contact. Overall, the boys were 26 times more likely to suffer a concussion...
read moreOf the 120 players who were surveyed, 70% were found to have been educated about concussions and most could identify the signs and symptoms. And even though only half would always or sometimes report their concussion symptoms to their...
read moreJust one concussion can cause lasting structural damage to the brain, including measureable volume loss. The two areas particularly affected are the anterior cingulated (linked to mood disorders/depression) and the precuneal region (lots of connections to areas that control...
read moreBarcelona soccer star Lionel Messi may have the best brain in soccer. Scans show that his brain is busier than other players. Because his brain is well trained, he is able to suppress the urge to react instinctively, making...
read moreIn a recent cognition study, both pro and amateur athletes had better perception skills than the average university student. This seems relative to the findings that trained athletes’ brains have an increased cortical thickness....
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