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Concussions and Football – Can New Technology Reduce the Impact?

Care of some amazing technology we’re now able to see the direct effect of a football concussion.  In this example, shared by the New York Times, a football player was wearing a mouth guard equipped with motion sensors that enabled researchers to see what was happening inside his brain at the time of impact.  Researchers are using this data to help create better safety equipment and helmets for players who risk a lifetime of head injuries and their damaging effects.

Be sure to watch the video of the effects on the player’s brain and learn more from the New York Times.

The New York Times:  What Happened Within This Player’s Skull

To learn more about the dangerous effects of head injury from football check out our previous post:  I Always Called it Dumb-Ball.

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This Year’s Healthiest Play List

It’s Canada’s 150th Birthday and Participaction is celebrating by encouraging Canadians to get healthy by taking part in the 150 Play List.   The 150 Play List is comprised of 150 fun and truly Canadian activities you are encouraged to try this year.  Visit the Participaction website to sign-up, track your activities, earn rewards and more.

Participaction 150 Play List

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Top 10 Activities for a Fun-Filled Family Day

Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”  Michael J. Fox

Next Monday, February 20th is Family Day in many provinces across Canada.  Family Day is a great reminder to take time to spend quality moments with those who matter most.

Take a look at our Top 10 Suggestions For Fun Family Day Activities: