Head injury in sport

<p>We've seen influencers on social media posting about all sorts of things – from lifestyle and fashion, to sports, travel, gaming and music. But did you know that some social media influencers are trying to get involved in politics? Beth and Pippa discuss this and teach you som ... Show More

<p>Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could do while eating? This episode is all about etiquette, what makes good table manners and what is considered rude! Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.< ... Show More

We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But have you heard of the new playgrounds which are designed to include things that others might consider junk... like old tyres and wooden pallets! Pippa and Phil discuss this and teach you some ... Show More

Sport zu treiben, gilt als gesund. Wer es mit dem sportlichen Ehrgeiz aber übertreibt, erhöht das Verletzungsrisiko und muss manchmal sogar den Sport an den Nagel hängen. 

Concussion is now a powder-keg issue in world sport, as concerns deepen about the potential links to brain disease.The long-term effects of careers spent making and taking heavy tackles are being revealed in ever-increasing detail, but the risks are not exclusive to so-called ful ... Show More

Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about electronic sports. These esports are becoming as common as physical sports. But they also have some problems. 

Crushing tackles and full-on collisions are part of the spectacle of modern day rugby – but at what cost to players’ health? With a new season underway, we’ll be taking a closer look at the concussion cloud hanging over the sport. We hear from former Wales flanker Alix Popham, wh ... Show More

Raúl Jiménez suffering a fractured skull brought football’s negligence of head injury prevention and care back into the spotlight. But, as we explore on today’s episode of Between The Lines, the game has long been aware of the research on the long-term effects of such trauma and ... Show More

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American Football, Rugby, MMA, UFC. All these adrenaline-filled sports bring in millions of viewers each year, and athletes put their bodies and brains on the line to excel in them. But there’s increasing concern that head injuries are leading to serious mental health problems.BB ... Show More

A radical new ruling banning tackling above the waist in amateur rugby has sent shockwaves through the sport. But is it a necessary change to address the epidemic of serious head injuries, or a radical departure that alters the essence of rugby and could prompt a mass exodus from ... Show More

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