DOES HEADING THE SOCCER BALL HURT THE BRAIN?

by | Nov 7, 2019 | brain injury, Brain News Brief, Brain News Brief at NEINH.com, brain research, Brandi Chastain, coaching, concussion, concussion legacy foundation, concussion symptoms, Dr. Peter McAllister, Gillian Neff, Gillian Neff Health Reports, head injury, heading, helmets, NEINH, New England Institute for Clinical Research, New England Institute for Neurology & Headache, New study, signs of concussion, soccer, soccer safety, sports, The Concussion Foundation, world cup

This short video shows you the consistency of the brain and how the damage can happen. Dr. Peter McAllister of NEINH – New England Institute for Neurology & Headache –  says new research adds to evidence that heading the soccer ball causes more impact...

SUPER BOWL STAKES HIGH, 22 BRAINS ON THE LINE ON EACH PLAY Brain News Brief

by | Feb 3, 2017 | brain injury, Brain News Brief, concussion, Dr. Jennifer Werely, Dr. Peter McAllister, football, football injuries, Gillian Neff, Gillian Neff Health Reports, head injury, NEINH, New England Institute for Neurology & Headache, Super Bowl

Whether it’s the Super Bowl or any other NFL game… When my husband watches football, he jumps off the couch (as if watching a 50-inch screen doesn’t get us close enough to the action) and hovers at the TV screen the moment the play is getting tense.  When...