Vibrating ‘mohawk’ may cause concussion side effects

Hits to the side of the head, which damage the brain's corpus callosum, could be behind concussion symptoms.

Taylor Kubota-Stanford • futurity
March 13, 2019 ~6 min

Former NFL players face heart issues tied to high blood pressure

Former football players, particularly those with larger bodies, may be at risk for heart problems tied to high blood pressure.

Roger Dunaway-Tulane • futurity
March 8, 2019 ~5 min


Coaches really do matter for success in sports

New research brings the kind of statistical analysis that players get into the realm of coaching. Are they all they're cracked up to be?

U. Chicago • futurity
March 7, 2019 ~4 min

Right exercise ‘dose’ treats teen concussions

"Until now, nothing else has been proven in any way effective for treating concussion... This is the best evidence so far for a treatment that works."

Ellen Goldbaum-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 4, 2019 ~8 min

Can stronger necks prevent concussions?

Neck-strengthening exercises in the preseason can protect athletes from concussion, a new study suggests.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 16, 2019 ~3 min

Gene variation may explain most severe CTE

A genetic variation may explain why similar levels of head trauma can cause some people to suffer more drastic symptoms of CTE than others.

Boston University • futurity
Nov. 29, 2018 ~8 min

NBA players perform worse after late-night tweets

"…this is not a study about either Twitter or basketball. It's a study about the importance of sleep for optimal daytime functioning."

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Nov. 26, 2018 ~2 min

On the cutting edge | MIT News

Olympic medalist and MIT senior Jordan Malone uses his engineering skills to enhance the sport of speedskating.

Fatima Husain | MIT News Office • mit
April 24, 2018 ~8 min


Jasmin Joseph: “I love the idea of making an impact on global health” | MIT News

MIT senior and varsity softball co-captain brings positivity and determination to life-saving biology research.

Fatima Husain | MIT News correspondent • mit
April 9, 2018 ~8 min

MIT alumnus to compete in Winter Olympics | MIT News

AJ Edelman ’14 will represent Israel in the men's skeleton during the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Jay London | MIT Alumni Association • mit
Feb. 14, 2018 ~3 min

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