TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – A brain injury suffered by many former NFL players would have a link to Alzheimer’s.
A University of South Florida professor is studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and its link to the debilitating brain disease.
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(CNN) -- Eighty-seven of 91 former NFL players who donated their brains to science after death tested positive for a brain disease that is believed to be linked with repeated head trauma and concussions, researchers said.

The former players were found to have had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University.

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The evidence is mounting: You may be able to reduce your risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes. That is the conclusion of a new research summary published online in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association on June 16:

“The research on cognitive decline is still evolving,” said Sue Friedman, president and CEO of the Central and Western Virginia Chapter. “But there are actions people can take. Certain health behaviors known to combat cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes may also reduce the risk of cognitive decline. These include staying mentally and physically active, and eating a heart-healthy diet that benefits your body and your brain. There is also some evidence people may benefit from staying socially engaged with friends, family and the community.”

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Staying physically active as you age may ward off brain damage that can limit mobility, a small study says.

Small areas of brain damage called white matter hyperintensities are seen in MRI scans of many older patients, according to scientists from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Higher levels of this damage have been linked to difficulty walking and other mobility problems, the researchers said.

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