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Science Friday: Study May Link Pro Football, Brain Decline

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A discussion with Everett Lehman from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health about a research finding that professional football players have a higher incidence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The results suggest this may be connected to head injuries, but as the available health information was not comprehensive, further study is needed. Aired Sept. 7, 2012 [12:21 min]

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