Concussions and the effects they have on people ranging from young to old have become a very popular discussion in recent years. Generally people watch sports for entertainment and then there are those who play high impact sports from an early age. People at home know how fun it is to play a sport, however they may not know the brutal consequences for some who play that sport. Brain injuries are a major concern in the world of high-impact sports. Football, soccer, wrestling, lacrosse and rugby are among the sports in which athletes sustain injuries. Injuries range from sprains, fractures, ACL or ACL tears, and organ bruises. Concussions are a serious type of injury suffered by athletes in the world of sports, and these life-changing injuries are ones that people are becoming increasingly aware of. Concussions are injuries to the brain caused by a bump or blow to the head or body. They can occur even when you are not unconscious. Concussions can't be seen, but you can notice when someone has received one. (Center for Disease Control). Symptoms are headache, nausea, vomiting, balance problems, blurred vision, and memory problems or confusion. Difficulty paying attention, discomfort from loud lights or noises, and feeling slow are also sure symptoms of a concussion. (CDC2). Although concussions cannot be completely prevented, scientists are doing their best to find ways to reduce the amount of concussions that occur each year. Football is a sport where scientists work around the clock to find the perfect solution to reduce concussions. Scientist Vincent Farrara created the Xenith 17 June 2011: C.9. SIRS Problem Researcher. Network. October 13, 2011.Powell, Shaun. “Concussions in Sports: Wake Up Call.” Newsday (Long Island, New York). 07 July 1996: B4+. SIRS Problem Researcher. Network. 13 October 2011. Sports science. Dir. Giovanni Brenkus. ESPN, 2010. Film. 13 October 2011Sport sciences. Director John Brinkess. Perf. Jacobs, Brandon. ESPN, 2010. Film.Washburn, Lindy. “Silent Epidemic Targets Young Athletes.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ). June 11, 2006: A1+. SIRS Problem Researcher. Network. October 13, 2011.Woolfolk, Giovanni. “Brain injury experts say tougher rules on concussions are needed.” San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA). 05 January 2010: np SIRS Issues Researcher. Network. October 13, 2011. US Department of Health and Human Services. “HEADS UP (Concussion in High School Sports).” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2010. CDC Press. October 13th. 2011.