NFL Study Links Concussions, Depression
June 1, 2007 By JANET McCONNAUGHEY , Associated press Writer
Graphic shows results on study that compares concussions and clinical depression in retired NFL players
(AP) -- A study of more than 2,500 retired NFL players found that those who had at least three concussions during their careers had triple the risk of clinical depression as those who had no concussions.
Content from The Associated Press expires 15 days after original publication date. For more information about The Associated Press, please visit www.ap.org .
Similar stories from PHYSorg:
Experts: HS football concussions merit more study
Oct 30, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
More attention, better treatment for concussions
Oct 08, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
Classifying concussions could help kids
Mar 02, 2009 |
3 / 5 (1) |
0
Brain injured athletes may benefit from hypothermia research
Nov 13, 2009 |
3 / 5 (2) |
0
Staying active may lower health risks for large, retired athletes
Nov 11, 2008 |
not rated yet |
0


