Concussion

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative condition associated with repeated head impacts and concussions. It can only be confirmed after death through an au...

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Concussions in the NFL occur when a blow to the head or body triggers rapid brain movement inside the skull, causing temporary neurological symptoms such as headache, dizziness,...

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As of the most recent public reports and league disclosures, the NFL player with the highest number of diagnosed concussions is former safety and quarterback Brett Favre, with 1...

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When a pitcher is hit in the head by a line drive, the immediate consequences are both physiological and procedural. The velocity of a pitched ball combined with the short dista...

health

A hit on the head injury occurs when an external force strikes the skull and affects brain function. The effects can range from mild and temporary to serious and long-lasting, d...

healthcare

A concussion is a physiologic brain injury caused by biomechanical forces that disturb normal brain function. It is a subset of traumatic brain injury (TBI) typically triggered...

Sports

UFC fighters can pass out mainly due to reduced blood flow to the brain during chokes or rapid changes in position and pressure. Strikes to the head can also cause a concussion...

sports-health

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a topic of strong public interest in contact sports, especially football. This evergreen explainer clarifies what CTE is, how it relate...

Health & Wellness

Motor neurone disease (MND), also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in many regions, is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that damages motor neurons in the brai...

sports-safety

To be decked is to be knocked down hard and briefly stunned, typically from a clean punch to the head. In boxing and related combat sports, getting decked usually means the figh...