Concussions remain a pressing concern in sports, affecting individuals of all ages and skill levels. Today on Living808, Dr. Jennifer King, a pediatric sports medicine expert from Kapiolani Medical ...

A nationwide report says concussion diagnoses have spiked among teens in just five years. However, that may actually be a good sign. Obviously, we talk about concussions much more now than in the past ...

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that forces the brain to ...

FARGO — As March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month, doctors at Sanford Health are stressing the seriousness of concussions. While most concussions result from sports, -they can happen to anyone. A ...

Concussion Awareness Now is comprised of nearly 20 advocacy groups focused on brain injury and will work to raise awareness about the importance of diagnosis and treatment for concussions The vast ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Basically, while playing a contact sport might be one way to bump your head, a concussion can—and ...

When Tom Cutinella, a 16-year-old football player from Shoreham-Wading River High School, was involved in a tragic on-field collision that took his life, there was no athletic trainer on the sideline.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday night lights bring communities together with big plays and bigger hits. But those hits can leave a lasting impact on kids who play football. “That raises the chance of ...

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, and experts emphasize the importance of recognizing concussions, which can occur in various situations beyond sports.

More awareness about head injuries is needed. “There’s a misconception that concussions are strictly due to sports injuries, but we have a program and treatments that serve kids and adults who get ...

For local coaches, concussion prevention has changed how they approach the game, up to and including how they speak to their players. “We don’t allow certain terminology,” said Reggie Lucas, head ...

GAYLORD — Michael McNeill, a 12-year-old hockey player, faced a concussion after hitting the boards headfirst during a January game. Initially suffering from a headache, his symptoms worsened, leading ...