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Are there better ways to protect athletes from blows to the head? Researchers test student football players

Getting concussed is usually obvious: there's dizziness, headache and confusion. The symptoms appear after a blow to the head or body and temporarily disrupt brain function.

Are there better ways to protect athletes from blows to the head? Researchers test student football players

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