Study | Frequent soccer heading linked to cognitive impairment risk in retired players

Heading Frequency and Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Retired Male Professional Soccer Players – JAMA Network Open

Invited Commentary: Heading Frequency and Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Retired Male Professional Soccer Players – JAMA Network Open

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In retired professional UK soccer players, repetitive heading was linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment later in life by >2x (6-15/match) and >3x (>15x/match). https://t.co/lV2xNa1TTR

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 17, 2023