In response to some of the recent eye-opening stories and research findings connecting soccer to serious long-term health effects, a new study – conducted by the Football Association (FA) and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) in England – will seek to assess the prevalence and severity of degenerative brain diseases associated with playing soccer. According to an ABC News report, this study – “Football’s Influence on Lifelong Health and Dementia Risk” (FIELD) – is set to kick-off this month and will be spearheaded by an independent research team in Scotland…

To read more, click here to access the original article hosted by US Soccer Club.

Sources:

• https://www.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp
• https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/1123/922350-dem/
• http://www.whas11.com/news/study-to-look-at-long-term-health-risks-of-playing-soccer/494594696