Study Suggests Helmets Don't Protect Against Concussions
By: Allison Morrison
Updated: March 12, 2013
Using helmets and mouth guards will help prevent facial injuries, but there's no evidence they protect against concussions.
In fact, the gear may encourage athletes to take greater risks, which lead to more injuries.
In a statement published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a panel of experts said the public should be better educated to recognize the symptoms of a concussions so they can be treated promptly.
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