A recent study of retired NFL players discovered over 40 percent had signs of significant TBI.
Researchers report MRI brain scans may be an early and easier way to diagnose CTE.
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.
A new study reports NFL teams perform better during night time games, thanks to a circadian advantage. Winning teams who play late evening games have fewer turnovers and players had better circadian regulated awareness than those who play in afternoon games, researchers report.
Study reveals there is no significant uptick in men who played high school football reporting problems with brain health in middle age compared to their peers who did not play sports. However, ex-football players were more likely to experience sleep problems and be prescribed medications for chronic pain during mid-life.
Researchers say a single season of playing high school football is all it takes to cause microscopic alterations to the structure of the brain.
Sustained hits following one season of playing football are enough to cause structural alterations to the brain. When players sustain a concussion, structural brain integrity decreases, and levels of tau increase. Researchers say, while concussions are a prime concern for those who play football, sustained hits also pose a threat to neurological health.
Researchers say social bonding and the desire to protect or defend other fans may be a main motivation of football hooliganism.
Limiting tackling drills during football practice can reduce a player's exposure to serious head impact, a new study reports.
Following just one season, children who have a history of concussion and high impact exposure as a result playing football undergo significant brain changes, researchers report.
Researchers explore how changes in concussion research have impacted sports and player safety.
Decreased cortical thickness appears to be correlated with reported concussions, researchers report.