CTE is a neurodegenerative disease associated with repetitive head trauma, but the media exaggerates its connection to football. Good science is still growing.
Football has long-term risks, but many myths about football have no scientific basis. People should understand the potential consequences in life after football
Sports-related concussion causes temporary loss in normal brain function. The primary injury leads to initial signs and symptoms. Secondary injury involves physical, biochemical, and molecular effects.
There are head injury risks in football. They should not be ignored. Understanding head injury risks empower players, parents, and coaches to make appropriate decisions.
Football injury risks are known by many. All sports have risk, some greater than others. Football may not be the most dangerous one. Rule changes have made the game much safer for children and adults.