Concussions Tied to Depression in Ex-N.F.L. Players - New York Times

Citation added: June 1st, 2007, 7:19 pm
The rate of diagnosed clinical depression among retired National Football League players is strongly correlated with the number of concussions they sustained, according to a study to be published today.
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'Brain Chaser' Tackles Effects of NFL Hits - washingtonpost.com

Citation added: April 28th, 2007, 5:05 pm
Bennet Omalu believes he has proven that repeated concussions in football lead to early-onset dementia...
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How to Grow a Super Athlete - New York Times

Citation added: March 4th, 2007, 4:19 pm
Intense Parents + Young Kids + Rigorous Technique + Toughness = Talent, or Deliberate Practice + Time = Myelin = Talent. "You need fundamentals and discipline, and in this country nobody gives a damn about fundamentals and discipline."
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Emanuel Derman's Blog: Size Matters?

Citation added: February 10th, 2007, 5:09 pm
Today's athletes, probably even basketball players, are pumped... The question presents itself: What has happened to traders' brains over the last 25 years?
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Expert Ties Ex-Player’s Suicide to Brain Damage - New York Times

Citation added: January 19th, 2007, 5:38 am
Playing football is detrimental to your brain if you sustain concussions...
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