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Did rugby give me dementia at 40?

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How to Reduce the Dose of Hidden Damage in Football

Do we know though what the threshold is? Because if someone like you comes along and says to the FA or to the Ruggah League unions, there is a risk. We just don't do that yet. And lastly, Willie, if I were a professional footballer who had headed 35,000 bulls and the rest of my career, I could do the other 35,000 or if I stop now,. have I done myself irreversible damage by heading those balls? Or can any of these changes be reversed? Can the risk of lifelong consequences be reduced at any point?

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