Soccer Heading Impacts Brain Health in Amateur Athletes
Research highlights links between repeated head impacts, cognitive decline, and potential long-term risks.
Topline
Repeated heading in soccer can lead to brain abnormalities similar to those seen in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), even in athletes without diagnosed concussions.
Study Details
Recent research presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting examined the effects of heading in soccer on brain health. Heading, a t…
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