Derek Silva @derekcrim.bsky.social

Participation in football also appears to increase the probability of developing Parkinson’s disease by 61% compared to athletes in other sports, a risk that is in turn 2.9 times higher for those who have played at college or pro level.

www.theguardian.com/sport/articl...

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Derek Silva @derekcrim.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 19:10 UTC

Compelling evidence suggests that the NCAA, the main governing body of college sports, has long understood the magnitude of the danger posed by the sport.

nypost.com/2023/08/12/n...

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