Safety

Question

Do head balls in soccer affect your brain and if so in what ways?

Answer

Hi Joshua, I did a search for head injuries soccer in www.google.com. I found several informative web sites that have the answers to your question. Neuroscience for kids http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/soccer.html Soccer players, Use your head - the smart way http://www.wipss.com/Med_Franklin_Institute.htm CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/09/20/soccer030920 Be sure and visit your school or public library. The librarian can direct you to books about sports injuries and health. Thanks for submitting your question to Ask NSDL! Melodye C. librarian