An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a ‘Safer’ Sport
Sadly head trauma is not just in tackle football. Another CTE victim taken too soon. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/22/sports/an-athlete-felled-by-concussions-despite-playing-a-safer-sport.html
Why this Rookie gave up $1 Million in the NFL
Chris Borland and Dr. Ann McKee discuss CTE with CNN’s Amanpour. http://cnn.it/1eLy1Qn
School problems in children after concussions
And studies have certainly shown that a lack of energy, slower processing speed and impaired concentration can occur after concussions. http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/11/health/concussions-academic-problems/index.html
Is the NFL’s Big Bet on Making Football Safer Working?
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From The New York Times: A Son of Football Calls His Mother
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Jack Miller: “I’m Ready to Walk Away”
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Maybe football shouldn’t be played at all
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More players finding NFL not worth the gamble: Arthur
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Bell: Young retirees should draw NFL’s concern
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StopCTE.org New Website launches for Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation
We are excited to announce the launch of the StopCTE.org website. It is created in the memory of Patrick Risha, an amazing... Read More