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Posted by Doug Dupont to Health & Medicine 30 weeks ago

We've heard football is dangerous when it comes to concussions. Turns out soccer players are at higher risk for ALS, too. And MMA fighters? Well, that one seems pretty obvious, right?

Pro Football Players Have 4-Times Greater Risk of ALS and Alzheimer's

Posted by Joshua Wortman to Health & Medicine 39 weeks ago

Even more research that football is bad for your brain health. Researchers examined death certificates of NFL players and looked at the incidence of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.

4 Easy Tips for a Happy, Healthy Brain

Posted by Sarah Bolandi to Health & Medicine 1 year ago

Many people overlook the concept of actively treating their brain like a vital organ or muscle when in fact it’s one of the most important ones we have. Here are 4 easy tips for a healthy brain!

Fish Oil Preserves Brain Volume and Heals Strokes

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Two recent studies indicate a correlation between fish oil and brain function, both in terms of maintaining brain health and cognitive ability while aging and also increasing recovery from strokes.

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