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Playing Tackle Football in Childhood Linked to Early Onset of Cognitive Impairment
Playing Tackle Football in Childhood Linked to Early Onset of Cognitive Impairment
Starting to play tackle football below 12 years of age may be associated with a quicker onset of cognitive impairment, mood and behavioral changes, according to a study conducted by a research team at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) and Boston University (BU) School of Medicine. The findings of the study appear online in the journal Annals of Neurology.
