George Kittle can sleep easier this season knowing that his beloved smelling salts aren't going anywhere – as long as he supplies them during the 2025 season. The NFL has banned teams from giving ...

When is AI not artificial intelligence? When it refers to ammonia inhalants, aka smelling salts. When are these AIs in the news? When it was reported that the NFL banned their use, San Francisco 49ers ...

Athletes have long relied on smelling salts during games, particularly in the NFL. While these salts are widely recognized for their ability to revive fainted individuals, players utilize them for an ...

NFL players will no longer be able to use smelling salts to get a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL announced the substance was banned for safety reasons. The league cited a ...

The NFL sent out a memo stating safety concerns over smelling salts. The sideline staple has trickled down to youth sports. Experts explain the hidden dangers. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Taylor Swift ...

Smelling salts trigger a deep breath that wakes people up. There’s no strong evidence that smelling salts directly improve athletic performance. No study has associated long-term risks with the use of ...

When it comes to competition, many of us are looking for an edge, particularly when we are pushing our bodies to the max. What can I do to get stronger? Faster? More alert and focused? Some athletes ...

Football leans on tradition, providing convenient cover for the NFL's lenient stance on smelling salts, ammonia crystals that players believe enhance performance when inhaled. Does the olfactory ...