Podcasts about concussion crisis

Chris Nowinski (Stop Hitting Kids in the Head, Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis, Concussion Legacy Foundation) is an author, retired pro-wrestler, and neuroscientist. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss never forgetting the culture shock of wealth while studying at Harvard, his stint wrestling on Monday Night Raw, and not having ever really been in a real fight. Chris and Dax talk about why the violence in football is actually worse than WWE, his first instance of REM behavior disorder, and learning the preciousness of brain cells. Chris explains the supposed causes and physiology of CTE, why we have selective framing for how to think about the mental health of athletes transitioning out of sports, and how wrestlers now really appreciate how much safer the industry is.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined again by popular demand, renowned historian and Emeritus Professor Tony Collins.  Professor Collins joined us on episode 61 discussion history of football origin. For those who are new or yet to listen Professor Collins work is a leading expert in sports history, having authored over 13 books and won the prestigious Aberdare Prize four times. His expertise has been sought after by major TV programs like BBC Radio 4's Sports and Football: A Brief History on the British and History Channels.-       First documented cases of concussion (01:30)-       World Wars, Shell Shock and Boxing Cross Over (07:54) -       Rugby Union's Concussion Crisis (15:45)-       Paul McCrory and Concussion in Sports Group Foundations (23:50)-       Second Impact Syndrome and Law Making (32:50)-       Each Sports Self-Perception (40:00)-       Rugby's Adoption and Evolution of Policies (43:15)-       Responsibility of Individuals (48:00)-       Tony Collins New Book Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader (50:33) Episode 61: History of Football's Origins: Rugby, Soccer, and the NFL with Tony Collins Tony Collins:x/twitter: @collinstony http://www.tonycollins.org Rugby Reload Podcast: http://www.rugbyreloaded.com 

 The NFL knows that concussions are a risk for its players – and it's largely the players who carry the burden of protecting themselves. New York magazine features writer Reeves Wiedeman joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how the league's approach to concussions has affected high-profile players like Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, why CTE is still a major concern, and why the NFL is changing its positioning on the matter. His article is “The End of the NFL's Concussion Crisis.” 

Send us a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! This Episode, we have the extreme honour and privilege to be joined by ESPN journalist Mark Fainaru-Wada.Mark is an esteemed investigative journalist whose ground-breaking work has shaped the conversation around sports integrity and athlete health. He is the co-author of two New York Times bestsellers: Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports, written with Lance Williams, and League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth, co-authored with his brother Steve. The latter even became a documentary featured on PBS's Frontlie, further amplifying its impact.Mark's impressive accolades include the prestigious George Polk Award and the Peabody Award, recognizing his excellence in journalism. He also received the 2014 PEN Award for Literary Sports Writing, highlighting his exceptional skills.We're excited to delve into his insights on concussion and the importance of truth in journalism -       What lead to “The League of Denial” (1:18)-       Start of CTE and Concussion Investigations (3:39)-       Investigation and The Push Back (5:31)-       Reporting on Concussion Crisis (8:40)-       Cultural Shift Since Writing the Book (9:40)-       Effects on Players and Family (12:12)-       State of the Research (15:00)-       Take Home Message (19:10) Frontline League of Denial Documentary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW8nmS_RBT8] League of Denial Book: Available on Amazon and in Spotify Audiobooks Free if you have Premium Subscription.   Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightlySocial media:Twitter: @firstconcussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_Concussion  Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

Concussion researcher, Dr Alan Pearce, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss the increasing number of athletes in contact sports who are retiring due to repeated concussions and how this issues can be solved. Dr Pearce said 'concussion itself is one of the biggest causes of death and disability worldwide and it's not just in sport', which means the sooner this issue can be solved, the better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl LVIII is this Sunday, amid decades of controversy surrounding football's impact on traumatic brain injuries. But for many athletes, these long-term effects can be felt well before making it to the pros: on high school and college teams. On Well, Now this week: Maya and Kavita talk with physical therapist and concussion specialist John Doherty about the science surrounding youth contact sports and what we know about their relationship with brain injuries down the road. Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Redcliffe Dolphins scored a first-round victory over the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium as the concussion debate raged off the field. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes are coming to the NFL's concussion protocol, after the way an injury to the Dolphins quarterback was handled. A big hit in a Sunday game in week 3 left Tua Tagovailoa wobbly. He was evaluated for a head injury but allowed back into the game by a team trainer and independent neuro-trauma consultant. Just days four later, he suffered another big hit and serious concussion in a Thursday night matchup. The injury reignited a national debate over concussions, and how best to protect athletes in contact sports. The league has since promised it will take action. Earlier this week, former WWE wrestler and neuroscientist Dr. Chris Nowinski joined host Lisa Brady to discuss the Tagovailoa injuries, his concerns over the dangerous long-term impacts of concussions, and what he sees as the NFL's failure of leadership to protect the players' health. Dr. Chris Nowinski, who has his own concussion history and is still coping with lingering impacts, also discussed the need for not only reform pro-sports but also children's sports. He explained how his 'Stop hitting kids in the head' campaign is intended to end harmful practices for youth in contact sports including discouraging kids from playing tackle football until they're 14. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire conversation with former WWE wrestler and neuroscientist Dr. Chris Nowinski and hear more of his unique take on the NFL's concussion policies, the research going in to head injuries, and why his own personal struggles after past concussions have motivated him to fight for major changes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changes are coming to the NFL's concussion protocol, after the way an injury to the Dolphins quarterback was handled. A big hit in a Sunday game in week 3 left Tua Tagovailoa wobbly. He was evaluated for a head injury but allowed back into the game by a team trainer and independent neuro-trauma consultant. Just days four later, he suffered another big hit and serious concussion in a Thursday night matchup. The injury reignited a national debate over concussions, and how best to protect athletes in contact sports. The league has since promised it will take action. Earlier this week, former WWE wrestler and neuroscientist Dr. Chris Nowinski joined host Lisa Brady to discuss the Tagovailoa injuries, his concerns over the dangerous long-term impacts of concussions, and what he sees as the NFL's failure of leadership to protect the players' health. Dr. Chris Nowinski, who has his own concussion history and is still coping with lingering impacts, also discussed the need for not only reform pro-sports but also children's sports. He explained how his 'Stop hitting kids in the head' campaign is intended to end harmful practices for youth in contact sports including discouraging kids from playing tackle football until they're 14. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire conversation with former WWE wrestler and neuroscientist Dr. Chris Nowinski and hear more of his unique take on the NFL's concussion policies, the research going in to head injuries, and why his own personal struggles after past concussions have motivated him to fight for major changes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changes are coming to the NFL's concussion protocol, after the way an injury to the Dolphins quarterback was handled. A big hit in a Sunday game in week 3 left Tua Tagovailoa wobbly. He was evaluated for a head injury but allowed back into the game by a team trainer and independent neuro-trauma consultant. Just days four later, he suffered another big hit and serious concussion in a Thursday night matchup. The injury reignited a national debate over concussions, and how best to protect athletes in contact sports. The league has since promised it will take action. Earlier this week, former WWE wrestler and neuroscientist Dr. Chris Nowinski joined host Lisa Brady to discuss the Tagovailoa injuries, his concerns over the dangerous long-term impacts of concussions, and what he sees as the NFL's failure of leadership to protect the players' health. Dr. Chris Nowinski, who has his own concussion history and is still coping with lingering impacts, also discussed the need for not only reform pro-sports but also children's sports. He explained how his 'Stop hitting kids in the head' campaign is intended to end harmful practices for youth in contact sports including discouraging kids from playing tackle football until they're 14. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire conversation with former WWE wrestler and neuroscientist Dr. Chris Nowinski and hear more of his unique take on the NFL's concussion policies, the research going in to head injuries, and why his own personal struggles after past concussions have motivated him to fight for major changes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex chats with Kyle Koster, editor-in-chief of The Big Lead, about whether NFL fans are ultimately to blame for the league's concussion crisis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show, Alex chats with Kyle Koster, editor-in-chief of The Big Lead, about whether NFL fans are culpable for the league's concussion crisis. Alex also talks about Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's inevitable divorce, and ESPN's continued weird coverage of the Ime Udoka story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crushing tackles and full-on collisions are part of the spectacle of modern day rugby – but at what cost to players' health? With a new season underway, we'll be taking a closer look at the concussion cloud hanging over the sport. We hear from former Wales flanker Alix Popham, who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 40 and is among of group of former players suing the game's authorities for negligence. Dr Eanna Falvey, chief medical officer of World Rugby, outlines the sport's latest measures to protect its players. But with growing concern across the rugby community, does the sport need to adapt to safeguard its future? Presenters: Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan, Chris Jones Producer: Sam Sheringham

This special 100th episode of the show marks the beginning of a new series on The End of Sport: EOS Panels. The EOS Panels are meant to capture the very best of the academic conference panel--free-flowing discussion among experts on a common theme, but without the cursed academic conference paywall that inhibits access. In the first of this series, we had the pleasure of being joined by Louis Moore, Lucia Trimbur, and Ryan King-White to discuss how they navigate the tensions of being critical sports scholars with children who participate in sport. This is a wide-ranging discussion that delves into fundamental questions about the value of youth sport, potential forms of harm, and even interrogates the very nature of competition itself. We think you'll enjoy it! Lou Moore is Professor of History at Grand Valley State University, co-host of the Black Athlete Podcast, and author of the books I Fight for a Living: Boxing and the Battle for Black Manhood and We Will Win the Day: The Civil Rights Movement, the Black Athlete, and the Quest for Equality. Lucia Trimbur is Associate Professor of Sociology and American Studies at CUNY's John Jay College and the Graduate Center and a Global Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. She is the author of Come out Swinging: The Changing World of Boxing in Gleason's Gym and is currently working on her second book, Lights Out: The Creation of the Concussion Crisis, under contract with Columbia University Press. Ryan King-White is Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Towson University and editor of the book Sport and the Neoliberal University: Profit, Politics, and Pedagogy.     For a transcription of this episode, please click here. (Updated semi-regularly Credit @punkademic) Research Assistance for The End of Sport provided by Abigail Bomba. __________________________________________________________________________ If you are interested, you can support the show via our Patreon! As always, please like, share, and rate us on your favorite podcast app, and give follow us on Twitter or Instagram. www.TheEndofSport.com  

Round Three in the AFL was a belter with comebacks, blowouts, and heartbreak affecting any of the nine games. Peps and Jamie discuss Port's Showdown disaster, the Jeff Kennett / Cyril Rioli situation, the concussion timebomb, Collingwood's Rising Star, power forwards, and much more! https://www.afl.com.au/news/735240/father-son-pie-picks-up-rising-star-nom-for-round-three (Nick Daicos is the round three NAB AFL Rising Star - Afl.com.au) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/26/sports/afl-football-concussions.html (The Concussion Crisis in Australian Rules Football - The New York Times) Hosted By Christopher Pepper and Jamie Wallis Check out Lace Out's https://www.facebook.com/laceoutpodcast/ (Facebook page) Broadcasting LIVE every Tuesday night @ 8pm (AEST) #itshowiwantmyfooty #laceout #afl

In the second episode of our two-part special on the history of rugby union and concussion, we take a look how attitudes changed with the coming of professionalism in the 1990s. For a sport that came into the world with deep links to the medical profession, the 21st century saw it abandon its past in favour of new relationships with sports scientists - and it would be the players who lost out. For more on the history of rugby and the other football codes, take a look at www.rugbyreloaded.com (where you can find the links for this episode) and follow me on Twitter at @collinstony

This week's episode is the first of a two-part special looking at the history of rugby union's changing attitude towards head injuries. The sight of Wales' Tomas Francis staggering around Twickenham during February's England-Wales match after a head clash has reignited the debate about rugby's treatment of concussion. I also have to declare a personal interest as I've done historical research on concussion and rugby for Ryland's Law, the solicitors acting on behalf of the players who are currently taking legal action against the rugby authorities. For more on the history of rugby and the other football codes, take a look at www.rugbyreloaded.com (where you can find the links for this episode) and follow me on Twitter at @collinstony

In this episode, we're fortunate to spend 45 minutes with Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non-profit leading the fight against concussions and CTE and dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted. Dr. Nowinski is the author of "Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis" and has been profiled on HBO's Real Sports and ESPN's Outside the Lines. VICE Sports has called Nowinski "the man most responsible for making CTE part of the national conversation." During our conversation, we talk about why media coverage of CTE has fallen off the last couple years, why repetitive subconcussive blows to the head are as dangerous as concussions when it comes to CTE and long-term brain health, why the focus needs to shift from NFL players to youth and high school football players, the future of youth and high school football, some of the latest CTE research, what can be done in football and other sports to lessen the risk of brain trauma, and how close we are today to diagnosing and treating CTE in the living.

Chris Nowinski, Ph.D., is co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization leading the fight against concussions and chronic encephalopathy (CTE) and dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted.  He is the author of the investigative book, "Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis" which is also a documentary. Dr. Nowinski earned his doctorate in Behavioral Neuroscience from Boston University School of Medicine and has authored more than 30 scientific publications. Chris Nowinski was an All-Ivy Harvard football player before becoming a WWE professional wrestler. His athletic career ended after a kick to the chin in a WWE match caused Post-Concussion Syndrome. The lessons he learned while being treated by Dr. Cantu inspired him to commit his life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma.  Chris shares his inspiring story, clarifies the differences between Concussions and CTE, and discusses the Concussion Legacy Foundation’s Project Enlist Research Initiative focusing on CTE, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military Veterans.  We talk about the tragic high-profile incidents involving former athletes, death by suicide, available support for those who are suffering with brain injuries, the alliance with the Wounded Warrior Project, and a new Brain Health Initiative about to be released. Also, I pledged my brain.  

In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan and Johanna speak with Dr. Lucía Trimbur, an Associate Professor of Sociology and American Studies at John Jay College and the Graduate Center at the City University of New York, and a Global Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Trimbur talked with us about her forthcoming ethnographic work about the concussion crisis in football, and interweaves insights about her past work on boxing into an absolutely fascinating conversation. In the first of a two-part episode, Dr. Trimbur walks us through her ongoing research for Lights Out: The Creation of the Concussion Crisis for Columbia University Press on the innerworkings of a football program at an un-named Ivy League school. She specifically focuses on their conversations about the concussion crisis, in terms how athletes, coaches, trainers, etc. approach the issue and calculate their daily and long-term decisions for playing the game. She also is doing research beyond the field to understand how the game, schools, and the NCAA has historically adapted to the concussion crisis in terms of rules and penalties. She moreover shared how–surprisingly to her and us—quickly the football program agreed to allow her to study them by joining their meetings, practices, games, and much more. Dr. Trimbur shared how in both her past study of Gleason's Gym for Come Out Swinging and the concussion one, people proved more than willing to share their insights and even sought out her attention and feedback at times. Stay tuned for the second part of the interview, where we talk about the harmful racial politics behind ‘race norming' in the 2015 NFL Concussion Settlement (she wrote about it here), the role of athlete-activists in Trumpist America (published about it here), the position of Sport Studies in the academy (here), and much more! Dr. Trimbur's first book, Come Out Swinging: The Changing World of Boxing in Gleason's Gym can be found here. You can find Dr. Trimbur on Twitter!   For a transcription of this episode, please click here. (Updated semi-regularly Credit @punkademic) __________________________________________________________________________ As always, please like, share, and rate us on your favorite podcast app, and give follow us on Twitter or Instagram. @Derekcrim @JohannaMellis @Nkalamb @EndofSportPod www.TheEndofSport.com

Owen Slot is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Stephen Jones and Sam Peters to discuss the plight of former players, including Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson, following their diagnosis with early-onset dementia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Beakey - co-founder of Concussion Coach - joined David to discuss possible legal action facing rugby following Steve Thompson's early-onset dementia revelation this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an ENRG Sport Podcast special, Jamie Braidwood investigates concussions in Scottish sport, taking a deep-dive look at the changes in attitudes and awareness over the past 10 years. Iain Leggat hosts. 

In June 2003, former WWE wrestler Dr. Chris Nowinski suffered a serious concussion that threatened his health and cost him his career. Today, Dr. Chris Nowinski is the co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation with Dr. Robert Cantu to solve the sports concussion crisis through education, awareness, policy and research. Dr. Nowinski will be here in Edmonton on September 17th as part of EPL’s Forward Thinking Speaker Series and he chats with Bryce and Caroline in this special episode about his upcoming event, the important work that his team is doing at the Concussion Legacy Foundation and his time in the WWE. Tickets are still available for Dr. Chris Nowinski: Solving the Concussion Crisis on Tuesday, September 17th at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Tickets start at only $10 and all the proceeds go to the Stanley A. Milner Library revitalization project. Check out the list of some of the items that we talk about in this episode including other titles related to concussions. You can also borrow Dr. Nowinski's "Overdue Find pick" One Second After here at EPL.  Our next episode will be available on Friday, September 13th where we’ll be sharing some of our own favourite guilty pleasure picks with first-time guest Brittney Le Blanc (@BritL). Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca.  Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.

Oh, the recommendations from episode 37! Bryce and Caroline talk to seven kids to get their pop culture picks and pans. We hear from Luka 6, Ofelia 10, Jovan 8, Gaby 8, and Isabella 12. Do you know what nerdy nummies are? How did a police officer become Dog Man? Which member of the Baby-sitters Club lives with a bewitched cat named Boo-Boo? Tune in to find out the answers and get the scoop on what kids read, watch and play.  Don't forget to checkout all of the great recommendations from our young guests this episode.  We had so much fun recording this episode that we have a special Bonus episode that will be released on Friday, August 23rd featuring a another set of interviews with kids aged 8-13.  Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca.  Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds. Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event are now on sale for only $10. You won’t want to miss Dr. Chris Nowinski: Solving the Concussion Crisis on Tuesday, September 17th. Dr. Chris Nowinski is a former WWE superstar who was forced to retire due to a concussion. He went on to co-found of the Concussion Legacy Foundation with Dr. Robert Cantu to solve the sports concussion crisis through education, awareness, policy and research. You’ll hear what Dr. Nowinski and his Boston University team has learned from studying the brains of 500 athletes and veterans and his vision for changing sports to protect athletes. 

Chris Nowinski, Ph.D., is co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to solving the sports concussion crisis through education, policy, and research. A former collegiate football player and professional wrestler, Chris suffered a serious concussion in June, 2003, but due to a lack of understanding, was not honest about his symptoms and continued to wrestle and work out for five weeks while symptomatic. He developed post-concussion syndrome and was forced to retire. It wasn’t until he visited the renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Cantu that Chris was first exposed to medical research that revealed to him that concussions and brain trauma were misunderstood in the sports world. Chris realized that this lack of awareness among athletes, coaches, and even medical professionals not only cost him his career, but also threatened the health and well-being of athletes of all ages.This led him to write the critically acclaimed book Head Games: Football’s Concussion Crisis, originally published in 2006, in an effort to educate the world about this serious public health issue. In 2012, the book was adapted for the documentary film of the same name, Head Games, directed by Steve James, and the book was updated to coincide with the film’s release.In 2007, Chris co-founded Concussion Legacy Foundation and is a leading force in changing the way we think about brain injury in America. In this episode we discuss: The different types of brain injury How sports are changing, and why it’s important Why it’s critical to monitor impact in the brains of children How to donate your brain, and the current state of research For veterans, join Project Enlist here.  

Millions of viewers saw All Black Ryan Crotty get knocked out - again - in last weekend's test against the Wallabies. A bandwagon to retire him was soon rolling, propelled by the media. Was all this armchair analysis fair or helpful?

Millions of viewers saw All Black Ryan Crotty get knocked out - again - in last weekend's test against the Wallabies. A bandwagon to retire him was soon rolling, propelled by the media. Was all this armchair analysis fair or helpful?

From the original blog, found here: https://dumbbellsanddragons.com/877/ Like many of us, I spent the last two weekends watching football. It was exciting, surprising, and, above all, entertaining. I followed the games along with my fantasy stats, cheered when my players scored, cursed when my opponents did. Then the injuries happened. Tony Romo out with a fractured clavicle, Alshon Jeffrey with a hurt hammy. And Luke Kuechly with a concussion. These days, it seems at least one player all 32 teams is going through the “concussion protocol,” a series of tests to protect players’ health. There are many sides to this debate, whether the onus is on the players or league to protect the players’ health. In a time where former NFL player Chris Borland retired after a single year citing the health risks as his reason. He had a bright future and could have made a lot of money as an NFL player. He chose his health. In a recent study, 76 of 79 deceased players’ brains were shown to have some sort of degenerative disease[1]. It’s really hard not to understand why Chris made the decision he did. A new development in treating brain injuries is on the horizon. Kannalife, a bio-pharmaceutical and phyto-medical company, has been studying Cannabinoids (CBD) for use in treatment[2]. We were lucky enough to sit down with former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl XXXIII champion, Marvin Washington to talk about CBD, Kannalife, NFL player safety, and a controversial new movie, Concussion, starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu[3]. Highlights of the conversation will be discussed. To expand on the conversation with Marvin, CTE stands for chronic traumatic encephalopathy. If you are interested in learning more about the specifics of this, check out the CTE Wikipedia, here . In brief, its slang is NFL Concussion Syndrome, and in one study, 96% of former NFL players have it[4]. That’s a very scary number, especially when you see how popular the sport is. It’s essentially saying, if you play football at a professional level, you will get this disease and it will affect your life when you retire. How many of us have had to deal with a parent or grandparent with a cognitive disability? It’s painful. And there is no reason for it. Marvin mentioned that the numbers of young children and high school students playing football is down, but millions and millions of people are still playing this sport[5]. Whether or not to play the game is a conversation that needs to happen within families. As Marvin said, families and players are more educated about the risks. Marvin and I love football. And we want to see it grow, but safely, without a 96% likelihood of getting CTE. Hopefully, these issues will be brought to light this December when Concussion starring Will Smith is released on Christmas Day. Concussion is the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist that discovered CTE. From the trailer (see below), it has Will Smith’s Oscar nom written all over it. This movie has the NFL running scared. They already are planning a rebuttal to the film[6]. This isn’t the first time the NFL has been involved in some concussion related scandal. Late in 2013, there were rumors the NFL pressured ESPN to distance itself from a PBS Frontline documentary, League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis[7]. Regardless of whether or not the NFL pressured anyone, and regardless on the success of Will Smith’s movie. Concussions and CTE are problems. They warrant solutions, wherever they may be found. I met Marvin through contacts at the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo in Los Angeles. Marvin spoke about the work of Kannalife, a company doing R&D on the medical benefits of CBD, of which he serves on the advisory board. Kannalife holds the exclusive license for the commercialization of CBD as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant. There is limited research showing the benefits of CBD to reduce short term brain damage[8]. For more on Kannalife, check them out here. CBD is a non-psychoactive aspect of marijuana. Meaning, it doesn’t get you high[9]. This gives CBD many positive medical aspects. Mostly because this limits the side effects. It isn’t used for recreational purposes like THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.). Even in states where medical and recreational marijuana use is legal, it doesn’t change the fact that marijuana is a banned substance in every sport! A UFC fighter just got suspended for five years because of it[10]! We are on the verge of some very exciting discoveries. In time, not only will CTE be a thing of the past, but very possibly dementia, Alzheimer’s, and ALS. What are your thoughts? How will the sports world deal with the new evidence that marijuana can be medically beneficial? Comment below! Stay strong, stay safe. #WorkOutNerdOut Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/dumbbells--dragons/99664abf-e07c-44a9-9a6b-52323b482b42 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

An autopsy recently found that former NFL quarterback Ken Stabler was recently diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, aka CTE or concussion disease. Meanwhile, the rise of players with CTE is becoming more and more prominent, which has lead many parents to question if they should allow their kids to play football and if the NFL should be doing to prevent head injuries. On Super Bowl Sunday, we discussed the dangers of CTE and playing in the NFL with Brandon “Scoop” Robinson, a sports and entertainment journalist and co-host of Brown & Scoop.

In this hugely important episode, Cavin and Alek Interview Dr. Unini Odama to define the word "concussion" and discuss strategies for better awareness and prevention in sports. The post Podcast 8 – Confronting the Concussion Crisis appeared first on Adventures in Brain Injury.

Less than three years after he retired, legendary quarterback Brett Favre has become one of the most high profile players to acknowledge he has experienced health problems stemming from repeated concussions in the NFL. KUED and the Brain Injury Alliance of Utah are hosting a screening and panel discussion of the Frontline documentary “League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis.” The screening will take place at the Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South, Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 pm.

At the heart of a new Frontline documentary is a simple question - does playing football expose you to life-threatening brain damage?It's a question putting America's most popular sport on notice - raising concerns for moms, players' wives, and all of us who love football. Today we talk with Jim Gilmore, producer for Frontline's new documentary "A League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis." Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gay Culverhouse was the highest ranking woman in the National Football League for ten years. As a result of being president of the Tampa Bay Buccanners, she is able to give an insider's view to the locker room and the men who inhabit it. In 2009, Culverhouse testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries. She subsequently formed the Gay Culverhouse Players' Outreach Program, Inc., whose mission is to help retired NFL players access the benefits to which they are entitled. GCPOP has a special program for the wives and mothers of players as well. Culverhouse is a sought out expert in the field of concussion and head injury prevention. She has an earned doctorate from Columbia University and was on the faculty of the medical school at the University of South Florida.

From the Vault: Orinigally Release 5-15-2012   In this episode: -Discussion about the suicide of NFL Legend Junior Seau and the Concussion Crisis facing the NFL -We take a look at Packers undrafted free agent pick ups -Favre drama and his relationship with BJ Coleman -New Vikings Stadium Deal -What if the 2002 Packers had beaten the Jets in Week 17 and clinched Home Field Advantage in the Playoffs?   Send us your feedback http://www.facebook.com/GreenAndGoldForeverPodcast @GreenGold4Ever on Twitter

NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson joins former NBC anchor Stone Phillips and pathologist Bennet Omalu for a discussion of chronic traumatic encephalopathy among football players. Recorded May 12th at the Ensemblestudiotheatre.org, site of the new play Headstrong about the brain injury issue