1 in 3 Former Pro Footballers Think They Have CTE
The brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), linked to repeated hits to the head, can only be diagnosed after death via a brain autopsy. But many very-much-alive former professional football players believe they have it.
1 in 3 former NFL players believe they have CTE
More than 1 in 3 living former NFL players believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurological condition that stems from repeated head trauma. Whether they actually have it, though, cannot be confirmed while they are alive. The diagnosis requires a post-mortem brain examination.
One-third of former professional American football players report a punch-drunk reality - CTE
Study found that one-third of former American football players reported perceived CTE, which was significantly associated with a higher risk of suicidality and mental health problems.
A third of former NFL players surveyed think they have CTE, study suggests
Roughly one-third of former professional football players surveyed believe they have CTE, a study found. The brain disease is linked to repeated hits to the head.
One Out of Three Former NFL Players Think They Have CTE, the Traumatic Brain Disease Linked to Murders and Suicides
Far from the lime light of the football field, former NFL players are asking themselves a chilling question: do I have CTE? About a third of surveyed football players in a new study in the journal JAMA Neurology think they have CTE,
One-Third of Former Football Players Believe They Have Degenerative Brain Disease CTE, New Report Finds
CTE also reported having suicidal thoughts Approximately one-third of former football players believe they have a degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to a new survey.
1 in 3 retired professional football players believe they have CTE, study finds
About 35% of 1,980 retired professional football players who participated in a survey said they believe they have CTE, Harvard University study finds.
One Third NFL Players Say They Have Chronic Brain Injury
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Study of former NFL players finds 1 in 3 believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy
A new study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows that about one-third believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy ...
New study reveals about one-third of retired NFL players believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy
A Harvard University survey indicates that one-third of former NFL players believe they suffer from chronic traumatic ...
Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s Diagnosis Points To Need For Better Concussion Prevention
Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis emphasizes the need for better concussion prevention measures in football to protect ...
Questioning the evidence for repetitive head impacts and chronic traumatic encephalopathy
A new study by Dr. Lauren Fortington from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia, questions the existing evidence ...
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Up to a third of former NFL players believe they have brain damage
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known to many as CTE, is brain damage associated with a significant number of serious symptoms; mood swings, cognitive decline and suicidal ideation are just a ...
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Sep. 23, 2024 — A study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows one-third believe that they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Those individuals were more likely to report cognitive ...
Ex-wrestler ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin dismisses CTE: ‘I just don’t believe in it’
Former pro wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin said he isn’t worried about the dangers of CTE, or chronic traumatic ...