Parents and coaches play a critical role in protecting student-athletes. By staying informed, promoting safe play and taking concussion symptoms seriously, adults can help ensure young athletes stay healthy, on and off the field.

As you age, your risk of this type of brain injury goes up. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and the best ways to protect your body and mind.

According to the American Brain Foundation, more than 1 in every 140 people globally sustain a concussion each year. Among U.S. college students, that number is closer to 1 in 75, according to a University of Colorado Boulder study of its students.