High school football players at risk of suffering brain injuries
A new report shows that the number of high school football players who suffer serious brain injuries is on the rise. In fact, since the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research began collecting information on the number of serious brain injuries in 1984, the numbers have reached their highest levels. Whether you live in New York City or elsewhere, a brain injury is very serious. Some say the reason more high school football players are suffering head injuries is the way they are playing. In 1976, head-first tackles and blocks were banned. However, it now appears many players are not protecting their heads while