Soccer headers may lead to brain damage akin to CTE: study
Heading in soccer can cause more brain damage than previously thought, according to new research. Researchers from the Radiological Society of North America investigated the link between headbutting the ball, a common soccer activity, and neurodegenerative diseases such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Soccer headers can cause more brain damage than previously thought, and the […]
Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell joked about, debated what it means to have CTE and whether they have it
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowlers Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell were allowed in the same room together on Monday. Brown’s “CTESPN” podcast featured two former stars discussing his unceremonious departure from Pittsburgh. They spoke openly about their thoughts and fears about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The disease […]
Former NHL player’s family says he had CTE when he died by suicide
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Greg Johnson was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he killed himself five years ago, his family said Wednesday. The 12-year NHL veteran shot himself by gunshot on July […]
Predators star died with CTE after taking his own life in 2019
Former Predators captain Greg Johnson was suffering from CTE when he died by suicide in 2019, his family and the Concussion Legacy Foundation announced Wednesday. Johnson, who died on July 7, 2019, in Detroit at age 48, was diagnosed with CTE by Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center. “The diagnosis took […]