According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the winners of the Head Health Challenge (HHC) were announced recently. The Head Health Challenge is a competition co-sponsored by General Electric (GE) and the National Football League (NFL) to improve the treatment and diagnosis of traumatic brain injuries for soldiers, athletes and anyone else suffering… read more
It is very common for motorcyclists to engage in a maneuver known as lane splitting whenever traffic is moving very slowly or not at all. Lane splitting consists of riding in between lanes of bumper to bumper traffic. The legality of lane splitting is very ambiguous and varies from state to state. The majority of… read more
American football players are not the only athletes at risk for traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome. According to a recent journal article published in Brain Injury, soccer players suffer repeated brain injuries every time they hit the ball with their heads. “The practice of heading, which might occur thousands of times over a player’s… read more
Communication is key when riding in a pack of motorcyclists. Given the noise of engines and cost of headset radios, simple hand signs have become the standard mode of communication between motorcyclists. A recent Los Angeles Times report describes some of the basic and most commonly used motorcycle hand signals. The most frequently used signal… read more
A large percentage of traumatic brain injuries happen off of the athletic fields and behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), across all age groups, car crashes are the second leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Furthermore, most fatal TBIs result from car accidents.… read more
When choosing a route for a long distance motorcycle tour, its best to consider more than just national landmarks. Especially when travelling through foreign countries, it is necessary to be aware of the political climate of the areas you plan on riding through before adding them to your route. At the moment, many parts of… read more
Young people wanting to begin motorcycling should choose a safe and comfortable motorcycle upon which they can master the basics of motorcycle safety. A simple café racer with a less than 300 c.c. engine is a good place to start because it provides the thrill of the open road without too powerful of an engine.… read more
It is not only football players that suffer repeated concussions and traumatic brain injuries. In fact, a variety of winter sports, such as downhill skiing, can result in traumatic brain injuries. A new documentary called Taking It Head On highlights the struggles of Kenna Sneva, a former Olympic-bound downhill skier who suffered one too many… read more
The long distance motorcyclist faces most of the same hazards as regular motorcyclists, such as negligent motorists and adverse road conditions; however, there are additional dangers that come with long distance motorcycle tours. One main danger of long distance motorcycling is fatigue. It is advised that touring motorcyclists rest before they are tired and eat… read more
According to the Independent Record, the National Football League and General Electric recently awarded a $300,000 grant to fund research into the treatment and diagnosis of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) at the University of Montana. The study will focus on the types of brain injuries sustained by athletes and members of the military. The daily… read more
