By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaFeb 6 2024Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated adolescent footballer brain architecture and neurophysiological features. Study: Cerebral Cortical Surface Structure and Neural Activation Pattern Among Adolescent Football Players. Image Credit: Suriel Ramzal/Shutterstock.comStudy: Cerebral Cortical Surface Structure and Neural Activation Pattern Among Adolescent...
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Study finds no ties between youth tackle football, brain or behavioral issues
by Denise Mann Many parents struggle with the decision to let their kids play tackle football or other contact sports due to the risk of concussions and long-term brain diseases that may occur with repeated head blows. Now, new research suggests that head trauma and concussions aren’t linked to problems with memory, attention, processing speed...