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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

PET imaging of former NFL players who exhibited cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms linked to CTE showed higher levels of tau in areas of the brain associated with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers say a single season of playing high school football is all it takes to cause microscopic alterations to the structure of the brain. ... Read More...

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Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2018

Researchers find evidence of cognitive issues and miRNA biomarkers, indicating brain injuries from concussions or head-to-head contact, in college football players. The findings indicated lasting damage caused by sports related concussions occur earlier than expected.... Read More...

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Study of Retired NFL and NHL Players Doesn’t Find Evidence of Early Onset Dementia

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2018

A new study, which involved a small sample of former professional athletes, found no evidence of early onset dementia.... Read More...

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NFL Teams Play Better During Night Games Thanks to Circadian Advantage

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

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.... Read More...

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Youth Tackle Football Participation Linked to Early Onsite of Cognitive and Emotional Problems

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

A new study of football players who were diagnosed with CTE reveals those who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 had earlier onset of emotional and cognitive problems.... Read More...

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Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2018

A new study reveals veterans who suffered a concussion are at a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Brain Injury May Boost Risk of Early Onset Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2018

Researchers report concussions and TBI could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at an early age.... Read More...

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Uncovering the Long-Term Health Impact of Playing in the NFL

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

Using data from replacement players who entered into the NFL when professionals went on strike in 1987, researchers evaluate player mortality and overall health. The findings, researchers report, may help to make the game safer for current football players. ... Read More...

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Does Defense Actually Win Championships?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2018

Researchers analyse whether a good defensive team has the ability to put on the pressure and win sports championships.... Read More...

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Concussion: How the NFL Came to Shape the Issue That Plagued It

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2017

A new study reviews how demands for institutional change led the NFL to change its ideology and engage in advocacy to address football related concussion.... Read More...

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Biomarker May Help Diagnose CTE During Life

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2017

Until now, chronic traumatic encephalopathy could only be diagnosed post-mortem. Researchers have identified a potential biomarker that could help diagnose CTE during a person's lifetime. ... Read More...

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Experimental PET scan detects abnormal tau protein in brains of living former NFL players

Playing High School Football Changes the Teenage Brain

Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Study of Retired NFL and NHL Players Doesn’t Find Evidence of Early Onset Dementia

NFL Teams Play Better During Night Games Thanks to Circadian Advantage

Youth Tackle Football Participation Linked to Early Onsite of Cognitive and Emotional Problems

Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Brain Injury May Boost Risk of Early Onset Alzheimer’s

Uncovering the Long-Term Health Impact of Playing in the NFL

Does Defense Actually Win Championships?

Concussion: How the NFL Came to Shape the Issue That Plagued It

Biomarker May Help Diagnose CTE During Life