News Archive

2014

Injury to Chicago Bears QB Offers New Lesson in Concussions

Injury to Chicago Bears QB Offers New Lesson in Concussions

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is not just a problem in the NFL.

"This Disease Was Eating Away At His Brain."

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Soccer headers scrutinized for concussion risk

Soccer headers scrutinized for concussion risk

Monday, October 27, 2014

The News-Press ›

Looking at Soccer’s Concussion Risk, and Asking It to Change

Looking at Soccer’s Concussion Risk, and Asking It to Change

Thursday, October 23, 2014

New York Times ›

A Parent’s Dilemma

A Parent’s Dilemma

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

PBS Newshour ›

Study: 1 in 27 head injuries reported

Study: 1 in 27 head injuries reported

Friday, October 3, 2014

Football's Dangers and Lessons are for Men - Not Boys

Football's Dangers and Lessons are for Men - Not Boys

Friday, September 19, 2014

With Concussion Reform at Forefront, Should Youth Headers be Nixed?

With Concussion Reform at Forefront, Should Youth Headers be Nixed?

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Sports Illustrated ›

Begin Again: Ethan Johnson's Post-Concussion Life

Begin Again: Ethan Johnson's Post-Concussion Life

Friday, September 5, 2014

Rolling Stone ›

Sport Concussions Risk Brain Damage

Sport Concussions Risk Brain Damage

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Newcastle Herald (Australia) ›

Read what UK experts are saying about headers under high school

Sunday, August 10, 2014

The End of Headers? Soccer Stars Support Safety Campaign

The End of Headers? Soccer Stars Support Safety Campaign

Monday, August 4, 2014

Duty To Protect: Doctors Must Step Up To Protect Athletes Who Suffer Concussions

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Health Canal ›

Brandi Chastain Advocates for No Headers in Youth Soccer

Brandi Chastain Advocates for No Headers in Youth Soccer

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell ›

Brandi Chastain: No Headers For Anyone Under 14 And That Includes My Kids

Brandi Chastain: No Headers For Anyone Under 14 And That Includes My Kids

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

The PostGame ›

Dr. Cantu on Concussions in Soccer

Dr. Cantu on Concussions in Soccer

Monday, June 30, 2014

MSNBC's Ronan Farrow Daily ›

Brandi Chastain: Leave Heading To Grown-Ups

Brandi Chastain: Leave Heading To Grown-Ups

Monday, June 30, 2014

NPR's Only a Game ›

Does Heading a Soccer Ball Cause Brain Damage?

Does Heading a Soccer Ball Cause Brain Damage?

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Scientific American ›

End Headers? Soccer Stars Support Change for Youth Players

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Fox Twin Cities ›

Safety groups target brain impact of headers in soccer

Safety groups target brain impact of headers in soccer

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

A Warning For Soccer Parents: Wait To Let Your Kids Go Headfirst

A Warning For Soccer Parents: Wait To Let Your Kids Go Headfirst

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

NPR's All Things Considered ›

U.S. Women’s Soccer Stars Take Lead on Risks of Heading

U.S. Women’s Soccer Stars Take Lead on Risks of Heading

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

New York Times ›

Seizing the Chance to Prevent Concussions in Soccer

Seizing the Chance to Prevent Concussions in Soccer

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

New York Times ›

Obama to Host White House Summit on Growing Concerns Over Sports Head Injuries

Obama to Host White House Summit on Growing Concerns Over Sports Head Injuries

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Washington Post ›

Rugby Player Welfare: Talking CTE with Chris Nowinski

Rugby Player Welfare: Talking CTE with Chris Nowinski

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Bleacher Report ›

Concussion Research Advocate: NFL Needs to "Evolve" to Protect Players

Concussion Research Advocate: NFL Needs to "Evolve" to Protect Players

Friday, January 31, 2014

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