Dr. Don Brady wrote an article stating that the term safer football is an oxymoron. There is no such thing as safer football. It simply does not exist. The definition of safe, he writes, is “secure from danger, harm, or evil,” and “free from risk; sure: a safe bet.” Nothing about football is free from(…)
Last week, we wrote an article about how there is no such thing as safer football. For more than a century, officials have tried to promote measures that would make the game of football safer. Today, we look at a lawsuit against a protective helmet company that claimed their equipment makes the game safer. The company(…)
In a new study, brain’s white matter is left changed six months after a concussion, according to Medical News Today. Concussions are a fairly common occurrence in the country, particularly in contact sports like football. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate between 1.6 and 3.8 million concussions occur each year, with 10 percent(…)
Willie Wood was famous for playing safety on the Green Bay Packers. He was a teammate of Paul Hornung on the five time champion. Vince Lombardi coached Packers during the 60’s. He never missed a game in twelve seasons. He made the Pro Bowl eight times. He also intercepted 48 passes and inspired his teammates(…)
A study in the Journal of Neurotrauma hypothesized that two specific biomarkers reflect the response of brain tissue to injury. Ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) are the most scientifically accepted biomarkers that relate to brain injury. They also presumed that measurement of both of these biomarkers together would be(…)
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have used brain scans to explain why the first signs of mental health issues, such as schizophrenia and depression, occur in adolescents, according to SBS. A feature in the University of Cambridge news discussed this research. Brain imaging can help determine how brain changes can illuminate common mental health(…)
The American Academy of Pediatrics reported on a study that stated a blood test could determine outcome of brain injury and a supplement could help with it. The study found that there is a biomarker for traumatic brain injury: neurofilament light, or otherwise known as NFL. The researchers studied 81 football players in the National(…)
By Jennifer Ball Morgan Shoal is a rocky outcrop located a few hundred yards off the shore of Hyde Park, which is known for its location of a 1914 shipwreck, the Silver Spray. But it is also the site of a lot of biodiversity. Many people drive past it on Lake Shore Drive every day(…)
It is no secret that lead can cause serious health problems, such as brain damage in young children, even in small amounts. Thus the City of Chicago said Monday that it will begin testing tap water on streets who face greater risk of exposure to the metal, according to the Chicago Tribune. The city said(…)
In-store safety events will be held in Lowe’s stores in 24 cities across the country, including Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, according to Business Wire. Launched by First Alert, an American safety brand that makes carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms, the national “For a Safer Place” campaign will educate the public(…)