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Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis
Football's Concussion Crisis
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Chris Nowinski's "Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis" is a groundbreaking work that explores the devastating effects of concussions in football.
The book details the long-term consequences of repeated head trauma, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Nowinski meticulously examines the NFL's attempts to downplay the severity of concussions and their long-term effects.
He highlights the stories of numerous athletes who suffered from the effects of concussions, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and prevention.
The book serves as a call to action, urging for significant changes in the way concussions are handled in football and other contact sports.
It has significantly influenced the conversation surrounding brain injuries in sports and beyond.
The book details the long-term consequences of repeated head trauma, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Nowinski meticulously examines the NFL's attempts to downplay the severity of concussions and their long-term effects.
He highlights the stories of numerous athletes who suffered from the effects of concussions, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and prevention.
The book serves as a call to action, urging for significant changes in the way concussions are handled in football and other contact sports.
It has significantly influenced the conversation surrounding brain injuries in sports and beyond.
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Chris Nowinski (on CTE)
