Tag: Brain Injury
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Death of ex-Avalanche enforcer Chris Simon a focus of CTE risk in NHL | Health after hockey: Part I
Editor’s note: The Denver Gazette presents a three-part investigative series on health after hockey for NHL players. Part I examines the life and death of Colorado Avalanche enforcer Chris Simon. Chris Simon found peace on the north shore of Lake Superior, where pristine beaches meet lush forests, rocky bluffs, and clear waterfalls in the same…
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Colorado-based champion figure skater hopes to expand her competitive niche
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A typical day for Dacia Loconte begins well before sunrise, while most of her Mesa Ridge High School classmates are still asleep. A competitive figure skater, Dacia gets up at 4:30 a.m. to train at the Broadmoor World Arena Ice Hall before school. After she has completed her school day, she returns to the arena…
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A Father’s Day story: The Eds and their long journey from a gridiron tragedy
In the secluded corner booth of a family restaurant, a man sings for his father. Just when you think the performance is winding down, he starts another verse and another. And then he gathers himself for the finale: “Fathers don’t just love their children every now and then. It’s a love without end amen. It’s…
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4-year-old Colorado boy raising money for service dog after suffering brain injury
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In most ways, Hugh is a typical 4-year-old boy. His family describes him as rambunctious and loving. He likes to run and play at the park and help around the house, including trying to take the trash out on his own. He tells strangers “I…