FORMER ELITE SOCCER PLAYERS SHOW
EVIDENCE OF BRAIN HEALTH CHANGES IN MID-LIFE Key Takeaways ・New research provides insights into brain health among former elite professional soccer players during midlife.
・Former players reported high levels of depression, anxiety, and subjective difficulties with thinking and decision-making.
・Researchers found brain differences that warrant further study. The findings highlight the need for long-term monitoring and further research into the effects of repetitive head impacts in sports.
・Additional studies presented at AAIC 2026 link greater heading eREAD FULL ARTICLE