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One in four players faces brain disease
A recent study has revealed that the majority of brains examined after the deaths of American football players show signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head and concussions. The study included 878 former players who passed away between 2016 and 2021, with 235 donating their brains. Analyses found signs of the disease in 215 cases. Researchers associate the frequency of hits—often occurring during training—with an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases later in life, emphasizing the need to reduce collisions and blows during practice, especially for younger players, to minimize future health risks. The findings highlight the importance of early preventive measures to protect players' health throughout their careers and beyond.
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