Just like how a high-pressure job can lead to stress-related health issues, a new study suggests that playing football may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Similar to how a high-impact collision in football can jolt the brain, causing long-term damage and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), it is speculated that repeated blows to the head may also trigger the development of Parkinson’s. With this latest research, even those who only played football in high school or college are not exempt from the potential risk. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance. While the exact cause of Parkinson’s is still unknown, researchers believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to its development. To learn more about the relationship between football and Parkinson’s disease, check out the full study!
The link between pro football and the risk for a neurodegenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is well known, and now a new study suggests that football may also up the risk for Parkinson’s disease, even among past high school and college…
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