Think “summer,” and what comes to mind? Long days. Sun. Sunscreen. The cottage. Cold beer. Swimming. Lounging with a book. Chips. Bike rides. Ice cream. Beer, chips, ice cream….too bad the most delicious things that we crave the moment the calendar flips to June are also oh-so-bad for … [Read more...]
Thanks But No Thanks, Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts found themselves in the news again today. This time, the reports were thankfully free of scandal. In a unanimous decision, the Boy Scouts Club of America’s board of directors has moved to begin allowing girls to join. The decision won’t come into effect until 2018—when girls … [Read more...]
Canada Finally Gets Long-Overdue National Concussion Guidelines
Last week, new Canada-wide guidelines for physicians, parents, coaches, trainers, teachers, and athletes to diagnose, manage and treat concussions were unveiled. On hand at the press conference to help announce the guidelines was Steve Podborski, former 1980 Olympic downhill medallist, and … [Read more...]