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Brain Doctor: These Popular Sports Are Causing Brain Damage & The NFL Is Keeping This Devastating Disease Quiet!

Oct 24, 2024
Dr. Ann McKee, a leading neurologist and director at Boston University’s CTE and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centres, brings her extensive research on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) to the forefront. She exposes the hidden dangers young athletes face in contact sports, detailing how repeated head injuries lead to devastating health risks. McKee shares compelling stories of athletes affected by CTE and discusses the NFL's reluctance to acknowledge the severity of the problem, urging for greater awareness and preventive measures to protect future generations.
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  • Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive head trauma, especially prevalent in contact sports.
  • A significant number of young athletes show early signs of CTE, emphasizing the need for awareness and safer practices in sports.

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The Impact of Repetitive Head Trauma

Research shows that many young athletes suffer brain damage due to repetitive hits to the head. This damage results from rapid acceleration and deceleration, which can fray nerve cells and lead to serious long-term consequences. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, has been identified in individuals who have sustained these small but damaging impacts. The evidence indicates that this issue is prevalent in contact sports, such as football, as well as among military veterans and victims of domestic violence.

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