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

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2017

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.... Read More...

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High Prevalence of Evidence of CTE in Brains of Deceased Football Players

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2017

A new JAMA study reveals chronic traumatic encephalopathy was present in a high number of brains of former football players. Researchers looked at the brains of former high school, college and NFL football players. Of the 202 brains analyzed, 177 showed signs of CTE. 110 of the 111 former NFL players' brains were diagnosed with CTE. Researchers say that, while the findings are significant, the findings could have limitations due to the players' families being motivated to donate the brains as a result of public awareness of the lasting effects of head injuries in football players.... Read More...

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What Are the Outcomes in Later Life For High School Football Players?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2017

A new study looks at the long term neurological and mental health outcomes of people who participated in high school football teams. Researcher report playing football appears to not adversely affect cognition or depressive symptoms later in life. They acknowledge the findings may not be generalized for modern players due to changes in play style, protective equipment and improved safety measures.... Read More...

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New Study Finds Youth Football Players Have Significant Differences in Head Impact Exposure

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2017

Researchers studied 97 football players between the ages of 9 and 13 years and found players experienced a total of 40,538 head impacts during four seasons of football games and practices. Significant differences in head impacts were seen between those in the games and practices.... Read More...

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High School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2016

Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.... Read More...

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Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2016

A new study reports football linemen are more likely to have increased blood pressure along with changes to heart size and structure.... Read More...

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Thinning Brain Tissue in College Football Players

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2016

Decreased cortical thickness appears to be correlated with reported concussions, researchers report.... Read More...

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Head Impacts Lead to Brain Changes in High School Football Players

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2016

After just one season of playing football, neuroimaging technology reveals changes in gray and white matter correlated with exposure to head trauma in high school students, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Imaging Study Examines Brains of Current and Former NFL Players

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2016

Researchers measure a marker of activated glial cell response in current and former NFL football players who have suffered concussions.... Read More...

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Some Youth Football Drills Are Riskier Than Others

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2016

Limiting tackling drills during football practice can reduce a player's exposure to serious head impact, a new study reports.... Read More...

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MRI Scans May Be Useful in Diagnosing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2016

Researchers report MRI brain scans may be an early and easier way to diagnose CTE.... Read More...

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Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2016

Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred. ... Read More...

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

High Prevalence of Evidence of CTE in Brains of Deceased Football Players

What Are the Outcomes in Later Life For High School Football Players?

New Study Finds Youth Football Players Have Significant Differences in Head Impact Exposure

High School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Field Position May Impact Blood Pressure in Football Players

Thinning Brain Tissue in College Football Players

Head Impacts Lead to Brain Changes in High School Football Players

Imaging Study Examines Brains of Current and Former NFL Players

Some Youth Football Drills Are Riskier Than Others

MRI Scans May Be Useful in Diagnosing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football