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Research has shown that soccer players are 50% more likely to develop dementia a year

Research has shown that soccer players are 50% more likely to develop dementia a year


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According to the researchers, it is now certain that the title can have negative consequences for brain health. Especially at a young age, when the brain is still developing, it is unwise to head the ball regularly.

The study also showed a positive result. Soccer players are less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. This is a neurodegenerative disease in which certain brain cells die. As a result, people with Parkinson’s disease move with difficulty and often experience tremors.