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Originally Posted by redwitch
Sadly, a lot of knee and joint injuries plague most world-class and professional athletes. Football players and boxers have the added risk of severe brain issues in their future. Sad how neither the athletes nor the public are aware of these risks. Even sadder how little those who do know are willing to speak out or even care.
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It's not just football and boxing. Soccer players who use their heads to direct the ball are also experiencing concussions and ongoing problems. Especially women. There was a piece about it a year or so ago. High school girls soccer players are fogging their brains but refuse to quit the sport.