Over the last 30 years, improved helmets have all but eliminated fatal traumatic brain injuries from both professional and amateur football. Now a new generation of helmets may reduce concussions too.
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Preventing Concussions on the Gridiron
The helmet technology that's softening the blow, and protecting NFL players' brains.
By Eric Levin
Oct 1, 2004 5:00 AMNov 12, 2019 5:10 AM
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