Former NFL players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms while playing were more likely to perform worse on a series of cognitive tests decades after retirement, according to Boston researchers who studied more than 350 retired players.
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A new study has found that NFL players who experienced concussion symptoms during their years on field showed reduced cognitive function long after retiring.
Researchers found that NFL players 30 years removed from their playing days who experienced concussions during their career exhibited poor cognitive function later in life.