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Mark Waghorn

Frequent Heading In Soccer Raises Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Finds

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 16: Henry Martín #20 of Mexico heads the ball during the Concacaf Gold Cup Final against Panama at SoFi Stadium on July 16, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Mexico won the match 1-0. PHOTO BY SHAUN CLARK/GETTY IMAGES

Soccer players who frequently head the ball are up to three-and-a-half times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, according to new research.

Most prone are those who do it more than 15 times per match or training session – such as strikers and center halves.

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