Neuroscience
New research offers insights into football-related concussions
(HealthDay)—Repeated hits to the head, rather than one severe blow, may determine whether football players suffer a concussion, a new study suggests.
Oct 25, 2018
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News tagged with college football player
Cardiology
Football associated with heart changes, increased cardiovascular risk
Football players show structural changes in the heart and face an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders later in life, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.
Feb 28, 2018
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Health
Study points to risk of future sleep breathing problems in college football players
Because of the findings and subsequent news coverage regarding concussions and brain damage in football, we have all become aware that playing the game may involve more than living with painful injuries - it may involve incurring ...
Feb 21, 2018
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Health
Lack of vitamin D can sideline college football players
(HealthDay)—Nearly 60 percent of college football players have low levels of vitamin D, a new study suggests.
Jan 23, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Building mental toughness off the field—it's all about practice
By the end of each academic semester, most college students struggle with a drop in attention spans and increased stress, especially student-athletes. Athletes know dedicated practice and physical training lead to excellence. ...
May 31, 2017
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Health
Study: More than half of college football athletes have inadequate levels of vitamin D
More than half of college football athletes participating in the NFL Combine had inadequate levels of vitamin D, and this left them more susceptible to muscle injuries, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery ...
Mar 17, 2017
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Health
Study shows thinning of brain tissue remains in college football players
A growing body of research continues to raise concerns about the effects of head trauma sustained while participating in popular contact sports, particularly football. But this may not be confined to professional players ...
Nov 30, 2016
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Neuroscience
Athletes may have white matter brain changes six months after a concussion
New research finds white matter changes in the brains of athletes six months after a concussion. The study will be presented at the Sports Concussion Conference in Chicago, July 8-10, hosted by the American Academy of Neurology, ...
Jul 7, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Repetitive, subconcussive head impacts from football associated with short-term changes in eye function
In a study that included 29 NCAA football players, repetitive subconcussive impacts were associated with changes in near point of convergence (NPC) ocular-motor function among players in the higher-impact group, although ...
May 12, 2016
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Health
Concussion outcomes differ among football players from youth to college
Concussions in high school football had the highest average number of reported symptoms and high school football players had the highest proportion of concussions with a return-to-play time of at least 30 days compared with ...
May 2, 2016
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