It's important to remember that in sports - especially contact sports - we can only mitigate the risk of concussions. As hard as it is for many people to accept, concussions won't just stop one day. There is no 'solution' to the now apparent epidemic in sports. It will take time to implement proper training ...

On January 1, 2011 during the highly touted and much hyped Winter Classic at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby was hit by David Steckel and hit again by Victor Hedman on January 5. He is the league's leading point-scorer, but has missed every game (5) since the Hedman hit. This clip in which he ...

From a 41 year old in his 20th season to a 25 year old in his 2nd. The secret to concussion prevention hasn't been found in  experience, age, athleticism or stubbornness. Awareness won't eliminate concussions either, but it will help to reduce the likelihood of longer-term brain injury. First concussion: bad, second concussion: exponentially worse. Austin Collie, ...

Please post your comments and have an open discussion about issues relating to concussions that you, family and/or friends have experienced. Or, talk about concussions and brain injury in general, what sports organizations and leagues can do to raise awareness.

My cynical side looks at this and thinks 'Cheap research meets a company trying to market itself as a community partner'. Then, my practical side thinks 'Who cares! Good for Toyota! It's a big investment into an issue I am passionate about, with a ready supply of researchers (at Wake Forest University).' "It's important to understand ...