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Smart Mouthguard Measures Brain’s Center of Gravity to Detect Concussions

Force Impact Technologies, a company that looks to integrate technology into sporting equipment to increase detection of potential injuries, recently launched its first product, the FITGuard. The FITGuard is a mouthguard that aims to solve the problem with athletes returning to play too soon after a possible head injury. The FITGuard utilizes various sensors to […]

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Why Painkiller Abuse Is Such a Difficult Issue for the NFL and Its Players

“Pain is temporary; pride is forever.” Although this statement adequately fits on the walls of weight rooms and the backs of Nike T-shirts everywhere, it is not inherently applicable in the modern game of pro football. In fact, the ongoing painkiller issues in the National Football League has reversed this statement entirely. Painkillers have a […]

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The Use of Tablets on NFL Sidelines Will Continue to Evolve

Pictures form the basis of cognitive learning for many people of all ages and abilities. Instruction manuals are frequently a combination of directions and diagrams, and even most drive-thru franchises include photos with their menu displays. Having the capacity to analyze a photo and derive relevant information is a skill that most folks use every […]

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The 4 Most Fan Engaging College Football Teams on Social Media

Social media continues to grip everyone’s attention during the games. When a big game is on, Twitter feeds fill up with updates and fan reactions across the country. This season, college football teams have shown strong fan engagement across all social media outlets, as universities are doing whatever they can to pull in fans and […]

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