How Safe is Your Helmet? Ski Helmet Usage in the United States According to the National Ski Areas Association, helmet use has steadily increased over the last ten years. And that’s a good change. Any time you step onto the mountain, head injuries become a risk. (I feel silly even writing this, but I also remember a time way back when…) Helmet safety is critical […] Brains Ryan Kime | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
Are High Speed Crashes To Blame For Sledding Athletes Taking Their Own Lives? An increasing number of athletes in sliding sports, particularly bobsledding and skeleton, are taking their own lives. Looking at a series of case studies over recent years, neuroscientists are working to understand how dangerous these sports are in terms of the risk to the brain. The findings are consistent in showing continuous head injuries that eventually, if not immediately, lead […] Brains Emily Crofton | August 7, 2020 0 Comments
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