Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance

Studies show college athletes sleeping less than 7 hours per night are almost twice as likely to be injured when compared with athletes sleeping more than 8 hours.

Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 • ~10 min

Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery

Concussions can teach researchers a great deal about how the brain recovers after injury and offer insights into how people can promote brain health throughout their lives.

Hilary A. Diefenbach, Speech Language Pathologist and Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Instructor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Nov. 14, 2023 • ~11 min

Patrick Mahomes injury: An ankle surgeon explains what a high ankle sprain is and how it might affect Mahomes in the Super Bowl

Sprained ankles are a common injury to anyone who plays sports and usually not a serious concern. But with an NFL championship on the line, the specifics of an ankle injury and how to treat it matter.

MaCalus V. Hogan, Professor and Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Feb. 10, 2023 • ~8 min

The risk of concussion lurks at the Super Bowl – and in all other sports

Millions of sports-related concussions occur in the US every year. Many of them happen to high school and college athletes.

Steven P. Broglio, Professor of Kinesiology, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan • conversation
Feb. 10, 2022 • ~7 min

Study points to health disparities among former NFL players

Black, other athletes of color report more pain, physical impairment, mood disorders and cognitive problems than white peers.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 12, 2020 • ~6 min

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