Concussion series pt 1:More and more CNY teens affected by concussions
The death of a central New York football player after a blow to the head is bringing discussion of head injury and concussions back to the front of peoples minds. But concussions or traumatic brain...
View ArticleConcussion series pt 2: How concussions affect children
Sports related concussions are laying low hundreds of Central New York children and teens. In the second part of a three-part series, WRVO's Ellen Abbott talks with one of the doctors who treats many...
View ArticleConcussion series pt 3: Spotting the signs of concussion
While a new law in New York State puts more stringent rules in place for how school districts must deal with concussions suffered by student athletes, club sports aren't covered by any such...
View ArticleRegionally developed helmet technology attracting manufacturers
An upstate company has developed a system for motorcycle helmets that could have applications for both defensive driving and sports. A system of sensors alerts riders when the helmet has damage that...
View ArticleThe changing culture of youth sports
With children starting to play sports at younger ages and playing their sports year-round, the chance they are going to get injured is on the rise. Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, hosts of WRVO's health...
View ArticleNew high school football rules protect helmetless players
Following the tragic deaths of several high school football players across the country, the sport's rules and practices are being scrutinized. Recent rule changes are protecting helmetless players, and...
View ArticleThis week: the ebola outbreak and concussion awareness
Advances in technology and transportation have made it easier than ever to travel from continent to continent. For example, one can travel from Africa to Syracuse in about 30 hours by plane. This means...
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