LONDON, July 12 : Retired British professional soccer players showed structural brain differences and high rates of anxiety and depression but no signs of cognitive decline in a study looking to establish if repetitive impacts like heading the ball affect the risk of developing dementia. The study, by researc

FROM THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026

Soccer headers could be a problem later for some. As early as midlife, former elite players have reported worse anxiety, depression and focus, a new study finds.