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·January 18, 2018·7 min read

Hits, Not Concussion, Cause CTE

A new study reveals head impact, not concussion, triggers CTE. The discovery could help with early detection and treatments for the neurodegenerative disorder.

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·January 12, 2016·5 min read

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.

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·June 24, 2023·6 min read

Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset

Researchers redefined the leading factor contributing to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a severe neurological disorder. Traditionally, CTE was believed to stem from frequent head hits, regardless of concussions.

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·February 12, 2023·5 min read

For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand

The chance a former football player will be diagnosed with hypertension when they retire rises in step with the number of concussions they experienced during their career. High blood pressure may be another driver of cognitive decline in conjunction with repeated TBI for football players. However, controlling blood pressure could help slow both cardiovascular and cognitive decline.

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·September 6, 2017·5 min read

Three-Quarters of Americans See Head Injuries in Football as Major Problem

A new poll conducted by UMass Lowell and The Washington Post reveals three quarters of NFL fans believe head injuries in the sport are a major problem. 60% of those surveyed also said they were concerned about off-field violence as a result of head injuries.

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·September 5, 2012·2 min read

NFL Players May Be at Higher Risk of Death from Alzheimer’s and ALS

Professional football players in this study were three times more likely to die as a result of diseases that damage brain cells compared to the general population. A player’s risk of death from Alzheimer’s disease or ALS was almost four times higher than the general population.

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·May 1, 2017·7 min read

3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of Impact

Summary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision...

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·October 31, 2017·5 min read

Why Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?

Damaging shock waves intensify deep within the brain following head impact, researchers report.

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·November 29, 2016·7 min read

Evidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL Players

Researchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions.

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·March 17, 2023·8 min read

Elite Football Players Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

Elite football players are 1.5 times more likely to develop a neurodegenerative disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, or ALS than the general population.

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·February 13, 2022·5 min read

The Risk of Concussion Lurks at the Super Bowl – And in All Other Sports

Researchers explore how changes in concussion research have impacted sports and player safety.

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·November 29, 2023·7 min read

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

A new study on former NFL athletes reveals prolonged high levels of the repair protein TSPO, indicating long-term brain inflammation post-injury. This protein, usually elevated after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as part of the immune response, was found at high levels years after athletes ended their sports careers.

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CTE

Hits, Not Concussion, Cause CTE

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset

For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand

Three-Quarters of Americans See Head Injuries in Football as Major Problem

NFL Players May Be at Higher Risk of Death from Alzheimer’s and ALS

3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of Impact

Why Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?

Evidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL Players

Elite Football Players Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

The Risk of Concussion Lurks at the Super Bowl – And in All Other Sports

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Shows Promise

Brain’s Response to Crucial Language Hub Removal: New Insights

Did Fermentation Drive Human Brain Evolution?

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