The results of a study done by the National Football League found that former NFL players between the ages of 30 and 49 have 19 times the rate of Alzheimer's and other memory related diseases than men in the normal population.
When you see video replays of University of Florida quarterback, Tim Tebow's recent collision and concussion, the results of this survey are very believable.
And, if you've had occasion to have an elderly family member with Dementia or Alzheimer's you know how sad and horrible it can be.
Football people at all levels have worked to find equipment which protects players, but when it comes to head injuries, nothing is working well. This is scary stuff.
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