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S2 Ep79: Aaron Hernandez: A Tragic End (Part 5)

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Aaron Hernandez's Concussion

C t e is brain degeneration caused by repeated head tramas. It's been found in the brains of people who play contact sports such as football and boxing. Mike webster was the first former an f o player to be diagnosed with c t e. After his retirement, he suffered from amnesia, dementia and depression for many years. Aaron hernandez also suffered from multiple concussions. He shot himself in the chest just so they could examine his brain while it was still intact.

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