Danger of side impacts to head uncovered in study

The dangers of side impacts to the head such those from football headers or boxing hooks have been uncovered in a new Irish study.

Danger of side impacts to head uncovered in study

The dangers of side impacts to the head such those from football headers or boxing hooks have been uncovered in a new Irish study.

The researchers found that impacts which cause a twisting motion can be just as dangerous as head-on impacts to the front of the head.

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