Concussion Awareness is Becoming a Popular Topic Among High School and Collegiate Athletics

The Mayo Clinic in Arizona has sponsored the Arizona Concussion Summit at Arizona State University.  Recognizing the need for concussion awareness in her state, Governor Jan Brewer has declared August 20, 2011 Concussion Awareness Day in Arizona.  The Mayo Clinic will focus on recognizing the symptoms and signs of concussions, the changes in brain function after concussions, the vulnerability of the brain, particularly those of adolescents, after concussions, the proper method of management and evaluation of the concussed athlete, and the role of the baseline test and post injury testing in helping health care providers make return-to-activity decisions.  To read more about the Mayo Clinic, click here

Brutal Heat Waves Across the Country Results in Many Heat Stroke Related Deaths

Heat Stroke related deaths have reached an all time high as football players are pushed harder and harder in sweltering heat.  Just last week, six cases of heat stroke related deaths in high school football players were reported.  The worst part is, these deaths are extremely preventable.  Athletes Saving Athletes is working on a video to raise awareness on the symptoms of heat stroke and the precautions to take when one has these symptoms.
http://deadspin.com/5827289/the-preventable-annual-tradition-of-high-school-football-deaths