Study finds no evidence high dementia risk among former professional soccer players is driven by lifestyle factors

December 9, 2024

A new study has found no evidence that common modifiable health and lifestyle risk factors are responsible for the elevated dementia risk observed among former professional soccer players.

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Study finds no evidence high dementia risk among former professional soccer players is driven by lifestyle factors

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