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As we approach the middle of September, the football season is hitting its stride. I know for many of you it’s the best way to spend a Sunday. The air is getting chilly and after a long week, you can curl up on the couch and immerse yourself in the game.
Here in San Diego, summer is still going strong in September. I’m more likely to enjoy these days by going for a run or taking my daughter to the beach. I still can’t escape the season of pumpkin-spice everything and I might indulge in a cozy morning with a keto pumpkin spice latte.
Regardless of the season, my world is becoming increasingly linked to football as awareness of the link to dementia and NFL football players is growing.
Many studies, including this one, have explored the relationship between football-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and the development of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive and ultimately fatal brain disease that comes with personality changes and memory loss.
These studies have uncovered alarming statistics, with over 90% of former NFL players showing signs of CTE in autopsy studies, as reported by US News in February. The impact of repeated TBIs on the cognitive health of athletes is undeniable, and it has prompted a growing awareness of this issue.
These findings emphasize the urgent need for better player safety measures and increased support for retired NFL players who may be at risk of developing dementia due to their past experiences on the field.
You don’t need to be a professional NFL player to have suffered a TBI. A study led by Dr. Sharon Shively concluded that “TBI in early to midlife is associated with an increased risk of dementia in late life, in the range of 2- to 4-fold compared with the general population.”
It is important to recognize the effect this can have on one’s cognition. As with Alzheimer’s, there are options to prevent and reverse the cognitive decline from TBIs. I have personally seen phenomenal results in some patients with TBIs using the protocols at Solcere.
If you are concerned about potential cognitive decline from a TBI, please reach out to us at Solcere to learn more about your options. Email us at hello@solcere.com or call 760-385-8683.
Warmly,
Dr. Heather Sandison
