Brain Disease Found in 99% of Deceased NFL Players Tested
Written by broebling on July 26, 2017
The neurodegenerative brain disease, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also know as CTE, can be found in individuals who have been exposed to repeated head trauma. In a recent study, 99% of deceased NFL players’ brains that were donated to scientific research. CTE can cause memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, aggression, depression, anxiety, impulse control issues and sometimes suicidal behavior.
