NFL Study: At Least 25% of Recent Deaths Had CTE
#NFLSafety #CTEResearchNew study reveals at least 25% of NFL players who died from 2016-2021 had CTE, with true rates potentially higher. Researchers analyzed donated brains, linking advanced stages to dementia. NFL emphasizes safety improvements, while experts recommend reducing head impacts. read more
Matt Hasselbeck Volunteers for Landmark CTE Study
#CTEResearch #BrainHealthFormer QB Matt Hasselbeck, 50, volunteered for Boston University's CTE study, undergoing brain scans to help develop a living diagnosis. He hopes his participation aids research, noting CTE currently requires post-mortem diagnosis, and he plans to donate his brain. read more
#OJSimpson #CTEresearch
OJ Simpson, sentenced to 33 years in a 2008 robbery case, will have his body cremated, with no plans for brain donation. Lawyer Malcolm LaVergne denied brain for CTE study, clarifying estate matters amid rumors and family debt. read more