Can a football player wear a helmet to prevent injuries?

Researchers have known for years that helmets actually don't do a great job of preventing concussions. In fact, most researchers agree they could actually have the opposite effect: wearing a helmet, studies suggest, can often make athletes more likely to use their heads as a weapon. read more

Petr Čech used to play with protective headgear after suffering a head injury in 2006, which became a popular identity of his. He wore a rugby style headgear known as Scrum cap. read more

3. Kids have special helmet needs. It can be especially challenging getting kids to always wear a helmet, Young says, so it's up to parents to set hard and fast rules. "Be consistent and firm," he says. "Don't negotiate. Don't compromise. Don't give them a choice: Either they wear the helmet or they don't ride their bike, scooter, etc. read more