Concussions
‘The pain didn’t stop:’ Study looking into slow concussion recovery in youth
A Calgary teen is part of a new study that is looking at why some children recover slower than others from concussion. Continue reading
Bombers star testing new protective gear aimed at preventing concussions
Winnipeg Blue Bombers star linebacker Adam Bighill is testing out a new safety device called a Q Collar, which he says goes beyond what a helmet can do in terms of head safety. Continue reading
Study finds concussion rates for kids under 5 higher than previously believed
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
An Alberta Children’s Hospital physician says parents should monitor their child’s behaviour after a head injury. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan gets $1 million to fund research for victims of domestic violence
The new grant will give researchers a better understanding of head trauma associated with domestic violence. Continue reading
Concussions in the NHL: Former and current players speak out
Daniel Carcillo can’t change the punch to the head that gave him his 7th concussion, but he wants to document every step of his journey, so maybe he can save others. Continue reading
NHL ignoring evidence about concussions says Winnipeg doctor-turned-MP
A Winnipeg politician says NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stance on and head injuries concussions is discouraging. “There needs to be changes,” says MP Doug Eyolfson. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: Banning headshots to eliminate concussions in hockey isn’t the right answer
Professional hockey is an extremely fast and physical sport but banning any contact to the head would completely change the game for the worse. Continue reading
Former football players welcome Dalhousie’s adoption of smart helmets
The new helmets can track and detect the impact a player’s head has received during a game, alerting coaches of a possible concussion. Continue reading
Dalhousie University football players get ‘smart helmets’ that measure hits, detect concussions
Each top-of-the-line helmet costs more than $500. Continue reading
NHL Alumni Association partners with marijuana company for health research
Researchers will be investigating the effects of some cannabis compounds as a treatment method for diseases connected to concussions in former NHL players. Continue reading