Posts Tagged: NFL league and CTE

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND CTE IN PLAYERS

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  (This is a reposting due to requests following the end of the SuperBowl and Football season) 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND C.T.E. IN PLAYERS These articles can be used in conjunction with both the scientific method and the chapters on brain and nervous system function.  These articles may be useful for motivating… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — Top Four Concussion Screener Apps for Athletes

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Young Athlete Hub Top Four Concussion Screener Apps for Athletes URL       https://www.youngathletehub.com/2016/06/4-of-todays-best-concussion-screening-apps/   Tiny URL:   https://tinyurl.com/yamjcsty DESCRIPTION  (from the website: YoungAthleticHub) “One of the greatest concerns in health circles today is of course the prevalence of concussions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK — Concussion Talk

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PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK   NAME Concussion Talk         SOURCE https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/concussion-talk-podcast/id1042686652?mt=2     DESCRIPTION from the iTunes Store “Concussion Talk Podcasts will feature interviews with; doctors, physiotherapists, who work in the field of concussion and brain injury, others in the medical field, athletes, trainers, coaches, others in sport, athletics and exercise… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES CONCERNING MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (CONCUSSION) DUE TO SPORTS

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3 ARTICLES CONCERNING MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (CONCUSSION) DUE TO SPORTS   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Why CTE Is More Common Than You Think   DESCRIPTION This is a very timely article given that football season is just beginning.  The article explains CTE: “chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the devastating neurodegenerative disease linked to concussions and repetitive head… Read more »