Is concussion a real issue in sports right now?

There’s been an increasing amount of research to suggest that repeated concussions can have serious consequences and we want to find out more. This week, we’re looking at how concussion affects men and women differently, how long we’ve been aware that this might be a problem for sportspeople and why some big sports organisations might be quite keen to cover it up…Special thanks to today's expert, Hana Walker-Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.