Brain imaging findings also suggest biological differences in how injuries affect male vs. female brains. Researchers highlight the need for more personalized, sex-specific approaches to concussion care and recovery. Read the full review:

Do men and women recover differently from concussions? 🤔 A review (Arachchi, Shanika et al, 2026) analyzing 41 studies found consistent evidence that women often report stronger symptoms and longer recovery times after mild traumatic brain injury than their male counterparts.

In our latest blog post, Dr. Jennifer Hunnicutt dives into the research and explains why improving reporting systems and team culture may be the key to protecting player health. Read now ➡️

🏉 As rugby continues to grow globally, concussion reporting remains a critical challenge. New research highlights alarming rates of unrecognized and unreported concussions, particularly in community rugby where medical support is often limited.

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We recently welcomed Kiara Jefferies, President of the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association, to our podcast, where she shared insights from her role as a minor hockey president and explained how implementing HEADCHECK has been a game-changer for her organization.

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With HEADCHECK, Test Reminders keep athlete recovery organized with automated email or text notifications. Send updates instantly or schedule long-term monitoring, all with real-time symptom reporting and a clear visual of progress through the new Symptom Severity Scores chart.

Good news from the slopes! 🎿🏂 Even as skiing and snowboarding continue to grow in popularity, injury rates have dropped by more than 50 percent over the past decade. Source:

The HEADCHECK team is wishing all athletes a safe, healthy, and successful Olympic Games. We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🥇🥈🥉

🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE🎙️On the latest episode of HEADCHECK Health Talks, we’re joined by Kiara Jefferies, President of the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association. Listen now ➡️ https://t.co/QwAjc4VbUS

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Concussions don’t just affect the body—they can take a serious toll on an athlete’s mental health. Psychotherapist and former OHL player Ben Fanelli joined our podcast to unpack the hidden emotional impact of injuries and how they can challenge an athlete’s sense of identity.

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Do scare tactics actually help in concussion education? 🤔 On the latest episode of HEADCHECK Health Talks, we explore why clear, balanced messaging may be more effective than fear-based approaches when it comes to understanding and responding to head injuries.

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🏐 Concussions in volleyball may be more common than we think! A recent study (Nedzhipoglu, Gamze et al., 2025) found that 35% of volleyball players reported a past concussion, yet most never sought medical care or received a formal diagnosis.

Immediate symptoms can include memory loss, confusion or disorientation, loss of consciousness and vomiting Symptoms that can appear right away or later include brain fog, dizziness or nausea, fatigue, headache, mood changes, sleep issues and blurry vision.

Did you know? Concussion symptoms can show up right away. They can also appear hours to even days later. Some athletes feel the effects immediately while for others, they are more delayed.

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