NightSide - Concussions And Youth Sports

BOSTON (CBS) - While the NFL and the New England Patriots spent more than half a year embroiled in a scandal regarding air pressure in footballs, it seems the public focus on head injuries, specifically traumatic brain injuries faded into the background. But only three weeks into the season, the league has already seen twenty-nine players suffer from either a head injury or a concussion. Are brain injuries simply a part of the risk that comes with playing a sport? Do you worry about younger kids suffering from head injuries that could affect them later in life? Neuropsychologist Dr. Neal McGrath and Brookline Recreation Director Lisa Paradis are in studio to talk about how to keep youth sports safe

Originally broadcast September 28th, 2015.