CTE-like white matter brain abnormalities from heading a soccer ball

Researchers from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) analyzed the brain MRIs of 352 amateur soccer players, aged 18 to 53, both men and women. They discovered abnormalities in the white matter surrounding the brain, particularly in the frontal lobe, similar to CTE.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive brain disease often associated with contact sports like boxing, MMA, or football, where athletes encounter repeated head trauma. People with early CTE can suffer memory issues, mood change, emotional instability, and behavioral problems like impulsivity or aggression.

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Article link: https://newatlas.com/brain/heading-a-soccer-ball-leads-to-brain-damage-research-shows/