Using data from a large online survey sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, researchers found that participants who had a history of playing organized tackle football were 61% more likely to report a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis or parkinsonism, an umbrella term for symptoms like tremors and rigidity that cause movement problems, compared with those who played other organized sports.

  • @JustAManOnAToilet
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    -11 year ago

    Reduce the weight of the helmet and you’ll reduce the amount of momentum involved in the hit, drastically reducing concussions. Science!

    • @SheeEttin
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      21 year ago

      Reduce yes, drastically probably not. You’re still going to have rapid acceleration and deceleration causing concussions.

    • XbSuper
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      11 year ago

      The person wearing the helmet is still 2-300 lbs, I don’t think a reduction in helmet weight would make the slightest difference.