"However, mouthguards and helmets can absorb some impact and should be worn to protect the teeth, jaw, tongue, and skull from ...

Guardian Caps are designed to protect the head from impact. But few NFL players wear them beyond practice and during games.

The recommendations can be used to advocate for regulations, policies or legislation to improve concussion prevention and management at all levels of sport. Barriers to implementation of best ...

Protecting the head There have also been efforts to prevent concussions using protective headgear. Last year, the first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions was approved ...

concussions during his 20-year NFL career. I’ve been a diehard football fan my whole life — New England Patriots on Sundays and NC State every Saturday — but no matter how excited I get for ...

Propson said there is still research being done on effectiveness of assist devices, such as helmets or pads, to prevent brain injury. Also, previous advice to avoid sleep after a concussion needs ...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has elected not to wear a Guardian Cap on his helmet as he returns from the third ...

In recent years, the NFL has made major changes to helmets and protective gear, as well as shifts ... the neck — which can be critical for preventing concussions. Hits and twisting of the ...

Depression can make it tougher for athletes to recover from a concussion, and vice versa ... as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy. Health News // 1 day ago Black ...

Malik Nabers left Thursday night’s game against the Cowboys with a concussion after going for a diving catch late in the fourth quarter. The rookie wide receiver went to make a fourth-down catch ...