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The Remarkable Recovery of Tracy Morgan

Last summer, actor and famous comedian Tracy Morgan was severely injured after a fatigued Walmart truck driver crashed into his limousine. The accident left Morgan with a traumatic brain injury. After a year of rehabilitation, Morgan has made remarkable progress in his recovery.  In many ways, his recovery is a remarkable example of how it… read more

Why School Districts Have a Moral and Legal Obligation to Stop Bullying

Two Fort Collins middle school students have lost their lives to suicide after being relentlessly bullied by classmates, and now the entire community is mourning a tragedy that could have been avoided. School districts have both a moral and legal obligation to put a stop to bullying. Students have a right to a safe learning… read more

Can Smart Phone Apps Help Prevent Holiday Drunk Driving?

The Colorado Department of Transportation partially relies on its R-U-Buzzed app to help prevent drunk driving accidents during the holidays. Every year, the app receives attention from the local press during Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. The app works as a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) detector, so would-be drunk drivers know they… read more

Soccer and TBIs: Are Your Kids Safe?

Football has received media attention for causing thousands of concussions, but some people may be unaware other sports carry the same risks to athletes. Soccer also has a high rate of concussions, and young players of the sport might be at risk. For young athletes, soccer can present a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries… read more

How Second Impact Syndrome Can Ruin Lives

Coaches and trainers should continue to take concussions very seriously, as the consequences can have life-changing implications for young athletes. One of the worst consequences that can befall student athletes is second impact syndrome, where two concussions occur within a short period. Second impact syndrome can cause severe and lifelong disability for young athletes. The… read more