Ted Johnson, a former NFLplayer, talked about his concussions. Johnson said he experienced depression, sleep disorders and the mental fatigue. Johnson retired from the NFL after experiencing two concussions.

When dead athletes’ brain tissue was examined posthumously, findings showed the brains had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, CSTE, and the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) announced on Tuesday, Jan 27, their findings of the relation of brain concussion and other health problems. The details are here. Chris Nowinski is also mentioned in this article.

Nowinski explained that the new findings suggested it was dangerous to get consussions. The long term effects of CTE may cause early deaths. Nowinski suggested the NFL should get involved.

Article was posted on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 at 3:56 pm under Sports.