New study paints a dire picture for football players, even when concussions are avoided

[Mike Wehner]

The NFL and college football have come under fire in recent years due to the mounting scientific evidence that shows the damage that can be caused by simply playing the game. Everyone knows that concussions are bad, but repeated impacts to the head that aren't severe enough to cause a concussion can be serious as well, and a new study shows that even a single season can significantly alter brain matter.

The study, which was published in Science Advances, was conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester who tracked the brain health of nearly 40 of the school's football players. Equipped with special helmets to monitor impacts, the data shows dramatic changes in the brain even when players can avoid serious concussions.

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