New report outlines NFL interference in concussion research

Football headers 'linked to brain damage'

Footballers suffer similar brain damage to boxers, a small scientific study suggests.

New Study Estimates CTE in 75% of Deceased NFL Players, Including Former Washington Stars

A Boston University study estimates that nearly 75% of deceased NFL players had CTE, highlighting the risks of repetitive head impacts.

Brain injury expert calls for ban on heading in football

One of the world's leading brain injury experts is calling for a ban on heading in football, following a number of historical cases.

Former NHLers who suffered head trauma prone to psychiatric disorders, Toronto study finds | CBC News

Concussions and high impact sports seem to go hand in hand, and now a new study of pro hockey players conducted in Toronto shows that head trauma can lead to an elevated rate of psychiatric disorders.

'Concussions affect a life': Ken Dryden wants hockey rules changed to save players' lives

Hockey legend Ken Dryden is calling on the NHL to penalize any play that involves a player making contact with the head of another — no exceptions.

Diary of a concussion

Diary of a concussion.

Bike helmet laws don't reduce head injuries, UBC study finds | CBC News

Provinces with mandatory bike helmet laws like B.C. do not have lower rates of cycling-related head injuries according to a new UBC study.

Opinion | I’m the Wife of a Former N.F.L. Player. Football Destroyed His Mind. (Published 2018)

He chose the sport, but he did not choose brain damage.

AI Use at Work Is Causing “Brain Fry,” Researchers Find, Especially Among High Performers

The increased speed and multitasking that AI allows at work is leading to many workers experiencing "brain fry," a new study found.

Cognitive Helmets for the AI Bicycle: Part 1

I hear people name these three fears: will developers lose their problem-solving skills, learning opportunities, and critical thinking? One science-backed area can help: better metacognitive strategies.

The Collision Sport on Trial

Of the many sayings attributed to Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, the one that seems most relevant to football today is not about winning, the pursuit of excellence, or the importance of will and character, but rather this: “Football is not a contact sport; it is a collision sport.”

What the Studies Say About How AI Affects Your Brain: A (Very Big) Compilation

The entire literature clearly points to a single surprising finding

This Is Your Brain on Exercise

Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why

Amphetamine boosts rats’ recovery from brain injuries

A new animal model of traumatic brain injuries can help scientists test treatments and understand long-lasting effects

The Cognitive Debt of Digging Through Preprints

Your Brain on MIT Media Lab