Playing Youth Football May Increase Risk for Memory Problems Later in Life

Boston Magazine

Robert Stern, PhD, neurology, neurosurgery, CTE Center

When it comes to concussions and the repercussions of sustaining such an injury, most of the focus is on pro athletes, but a new study by Boston University School of Medicine researchers is shedding light on how early these injuries actually start.

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Our study suggests that there may be a critical window of brain development during which repeated head impacts can lead to thinking and memory difficulties later in life,” Stern said in a statement. “If larger studies confirm this association, there may be a need to consider safety changes in youth sports.”

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