Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain
A new study led by neuroscience researchers at Dalhousie University suggests that a series of smaller hits, rather than a single powerful one, could lead to concussions and head injuries in football players.
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A new study led by neuroscience researchers at Dalhousie University suggests that a series of smaller hits, rather than a single powerful one, could lead to concussions and head injuries in football players.