The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease.
Tag: Concussions
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McConnell, Released From Hospital, Will Undergo Inpatient Rehab
The Senate minority leader had been under observation since suffering a concussion during a fall on Wednesday. He also has a “minor rib fracture,” his office said.
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Concussion Risks For Older Adults: What to Know After Mitch McConnell’s Fall
Experts say patients can, and usually will, make a full recovery. Here’s what to know.
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Televised Slap Fighting? What Are We Becoming?
Slap fighting competitions have drawn the support of Dana White and Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with national TV audiences. But, our columnist writes, the so-called sport is indefensible.
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Football Is Deadly, but Not for the Reasons You Think
While the risks do not end on the field, the medical care often does.