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Virginia Tech Says 5 New Helmets Meet Five-Star Mark

Virginia Tech has updated results of its adult football helmet ratings, which are designed to identify key differences between the abilities of individual helmets to reduce the risk of concussion. All five of the new adult football helmets introduced this …

More Study Urged on Concussions in Young Athletes

Is peewee football too early to wonder about concussions? Maybe not: A major report says far too little is known about the risks in youth sports, especially for athletes who suit up before high school. And it’s not just a …

Helmets Catch on Among Skiers, Snowboarders

When Aymee Kuhlman was growing up, nobody wore helmets while out skiing. But the Corvallis resident makes sure her kids wear head protection on the slopes. “I’d feel horrible if something happened and it could have been prevented,” said Kuhlman, …