Concussions: Living in the Solution
By Chris Cadeau Medill Reports We know about concussion dangers, the arguments that have ensued and the threat it poses to modern sports. But what are concussion survivors doing to ensure the best quality of life possible? Join Medill Newsmakers as we explore a ‘day in the life’ of former NFL running back and Northwestern […]
The Concussion Conundrum
Researchers are still perplexed as to the effects of concussions on female athletes. But a Northwestern duo believes accounting for the menstrual cycle could be the key. By Brittany Callan Medill Reports For rugby player Brittany O’Dell, it took a Will Smith movie to scare her into taking sports injuries seriously. The 2015 true-life film […]
‘Debilitating’ brain trauma rampant among NFL players – and league knows it
Q&A with concussion expert Chris Nowinski By Tolly Taylor On what would be the last night of Chris Nowinski’s career in the WWE, he stood up on his hotel bed in the middle of the night, still asleep. The movement woke his then-girlfriend, who tried to pull him down but couldn’t. Nowinski then jumped head […]
