concussions

Novel brain biometrics could help inform whether an athlete is ready to return to play following a concussion, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Conducted in partnership with the University of California San…

A University of Calgary-led study has some positive news for parents whose children have suffered concussions, finding kids’ intelligence is not affected by the brain injury. The research, published in the medical journal Pediatrics…

AFL great Greg 'Diesel' Williams has made the heartbreaking revelation that he can't remember his wedding, births of his four kids or winning a grand final after his brutal 14-year footy career. The two-time Brownlow Medallist, 59, is seen…

Concussions are an unfortunate reality of contact sports at junior and senior levels. Now, sports experts at the University of South Australia are suggesting extended recovery times may be needed for youth athletes suffering from head…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2023 1:38 pm Descrease article font size Increase article…

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is practicing with a newly designed helmet as he attempts to avoid future head injuries. "I’m still trying to feel it out, so what better time to feel it out than (organized team…

There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The cap is a soft-shell helmet cover designed to…

Hockey legend Trevor Linden saw countless lives disrupted and careers cut short by concussions during his 19 seasons in the NHL.Even still, the former captain of the Vancouver Canucks says he was "stunned" to learn survivors of domestic…

VANCOUVER - Remembering what happened after she hit her head on the ice while playing hockey is tough for Meg Kerekes, but she knows how that particular headache felt -- "like a one-pound weight on the spot…

The Current19:46When intimate partner violence leads to concussionIt's been five years since Rachel was violently abused and concussed by her ex-husband, but she still feels the effects of his assault today."The first 12 weeks were the…